Summary
The aim of the flight was to provide air experience (gliding) for a military pilot. During a loop, the instructor heard small noises but saw nothing amiss. On completion of the loop, the instructor observed a ripple on the top surface of the starboard wing and advised the other pilot to return to land. Subsequent inspection revealed a compression fracture on the top surface of the starboard wing.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199301343 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 15/04/1993 |
| Location | 2 km east of Narrogin |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 30/10/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Fuselage/wings/empennage |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Grob - Burkhart Flugzeugbau |
|---|---|
| Model | Twin Astir |
| Registration | VH-KYK |
| Sector | Other |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Narrogin WA |
| Destination | Narrogin WA |
| Damage | Substantial |