Investigation number
198902530
Occurrence date
Location
Forbes
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Ground strike
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
It was reported that the pilot who had relatively little experience was landing in light crosswind conditions. One wingtip contacted the ground and the glider then landed heavily in a nose-low attitude.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
ICA Brasov (Intreprinderea De Constructii Aeronautice)
Model
IS-28
Registration
VH-IUJ
Serial number
N/K
Operation type
Gliding
Departure point
Forbes NSW
Departure time
N/K
Destination
Forbes NSW
Damage
Substantial