Investigation number
198602367
Occurrence date
Location
5 km South Scone
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
Because of deteriorating lift conditions, the pilot was required to make an outlanding. A normal circuit and touchdown were carried out, but after a ground roll of about 20 metres the landing gear struck a large rock, which had been hidden in the long grass.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
PZL - Bielsko
Model
SZD-48
Registration
VH-HNI
Operation type
Gliding
Departure point
Warkworth NSW
Departure time
1200
Destination
Warkworth NSW
Damage
Substantial