Aviation safety investigations & reports
Glasflugel Mosquito, VH-FQO, The Rock NSW, 9 January 1991
Investigation number:
199101647
199101647
Status: Completed
Summary
The pilot was attempting an aerotow takeoff from a stubble covered paddock following an out-landing. During the ground roll, directional control was lost and the take off discontinued after the wing tips contacted patches of stubble. The rear fuselage fractured during an ensuing ground loop.
General details
| Date: | 09 January 1991 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
| Time: | 1920 | ||||
| Location (show map): | The Rock | ||||
| State: | New South Wales | Occurrence type: | Loss of control | ||
| Release date: | 23 July 1991 | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
| Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | None |
Aircraft details
| Aircraft manufacturer | Glasflugel | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft model | 303 | |
| Aircraft registration | VH-FQO | |
| Serial number | N/K | |
| Type of operation | Gliding | |
| Damage to aircraft | Substantial | |
| Departure point | The Rock NSW | |
| Departure time | N/A | |
| Destination | Benalla Vic |