Investigation number
199300054
Occurrence date
State
South Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident

The tug aircraft, VH-WGC, was holding to the left of the threshold of the strip while a knot was being cleared in the tow rope attached to a glider to be launched. Another glider, VH-IKU, was engaged on solo circuits and was to land to the right of VH-WGC. VH-IKU bounced on landing and began to swing to the left. In an attempt to correct the swing, the pilot mistakenly applied left rudder and the glider struck the tail of the tug. The occupants of all aircraft escaped without injury.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Grob - Burkhart Flugzeugbau
Model
Twin Astir
Registration
VH-IKU
Sector
Other
Departure point
Waikerie SA
Destination
Waikerie SA
Damage
Substantial
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-25-235
Registration
VH-WGC
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Waikerie SA
Destination
Waikerie SA
Damage
Substantial