Investigation number
199501053
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Collision with terrain
Occurrence class
Accident

The flight was an attempt by the pilot to achieve the 500km Goal Flight. During the flight the pilot was unable to find continuing lift and an outlanding became necessary. During the landing the right wing struck grass at the boundary of a paddock and the glider ground looped. The pilot had misjudged the approach and overshot his intended touchdown point. He had also forgotten to lower the landing gear.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Eiriavion Oy
Model
PIK 20-D
Registration
VH-WQQ
Sector
Other
Departure point
Dalby QLD
Destination
Dalby QLD
Damage
Substantial