Investigation number
198602668
Occurrence date
Location
5 km West Wyreema
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
Because of deteriorating lift conditions, the pilot elected to make an outlanding. The paddock selected had been recently ploughed and the surface was soft. Almost immediately after touchdown the glider yawed, then groundlooped through 90 degrees, resulting in a compression fracture of the fuselage. It was likely that the glider had been affected by a sudden wind gust shortly after touchdown, and the pilot had been unable to maintain directional control.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Glasflugel
Model
201
Registration
VH-GCP
Operation type
Gliding
Departure point
Jondaryan QLD
Departure time
1150 approx
Destination
Jondaryan QLD
Damage
Substantial