Investigation number
198600715
Occurrence date
Location
5km North of Bordertown
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The pilot was competing in a cross country gliding competition when it became apparent to him that an outlanding would be necessary. He then positioned the glider to carry out a circuit for a landing in a paddock. After turning the aircraft onto final approach and deploying full airbrake, the pilot noticed that the indicated airspeed had greatly reduced. He then attempted to close the airbrake but the nose of the aircraft dropped and struck the ground. The aircraft bounced on impact and came to rest 17 metres beyond the initial point of impact.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Glasflugel
Model
201
Registration
VH-GYN
Operation type
Gliding
Departure point
Bordertown SA
Departure time
N/K
Destination
Bordertown SA
Damage
Substantial