Investigation number
198201368
Occurrence date
Location
6 km north of Leeton
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Highest injury level
Fatal
The pilot was a member of the RAAF Richmond Gliding Club and was
attending a camp, held annually by the club at various locations in
western New South Wales, to gain experience at cross-country gliding.
Examination found no evidence of mechanical defect
or malfunction which might have contributed to the accident. There
was no evidence of pilot incapacitation.