Investigation number
199600573
Occurrence date
State
South Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident

Approaching Tintinara on a cross country flight, lift conditions deteriorated, necessitating an outlanding. The pilot chose what appeared to be a suitable paddock and made an approach and landing. During the landing roll, as the glider came up over a rise in the terrain, a fence appeared across the landing path. The glider could not be manoeuvred to avoid the fence and a collision ensued. The pilot had not seen the fence during the visual inspection of the intended landing area from the air.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau
Model
ASW 22
Registration
VH-UKG
Sector
Other
Departure point
Gawler SA
Destination
Horsham Vic
Damage
Substantial