Runway excursion involving a Piper Aircraft Corp PA-25-235/A1, VH-PIT, Gawler, SA on 30 January 1993

The aircraft was being employed as a tug to launch gliders. On this occasion, the tug, with the glider in tow, commenced takeoff with a crosswind from the right of about 10-15 knots. Before the tug reached flying speed it began to veer left. The pilot was unable to correct the swing and the glider, which was now airborne, released the tow. The tug groundlooped to the left, dislodging the right main landing gear and damaging the right wing and nose cowl. The glider landed on the runway without further incident.