Investigation number
199001997
Occurrence date
Location
Marulan
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
At the completion of a local soaring flight the pilot misjudged the final approach path. The glider undershot the landing strip and touched down in rough ground. Moderate damage was sustained to the fuselage, wingtip and horizontal stabiliser. Wind conditions were reported to be gusting to 15 knots at the time.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau
Model
KA6
Registration
VH-GEA
Serial number
N/K
Operation type
Gliding
Departure point
Marulan NSW
Departure time
N/K
Destination
Marulan NSW
Damage
Substantial