Investigation number
198903825
Occurrence date
Location
Boonah
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Loss of control
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
Minor
The pilot had continued gliding at altitude despite deteriorating weather conditions. When he returned to the circuit he found that a strong wind was blowing. During the approach to land the pilot found that he had to hold a heading up to 45 degrees off runway heading to counter the right crosswind. After flaring to land the glider drifted and weather-cocked. It came to rest after passing through a barbed wire fence.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Glasflugel
Model
201
Registration
VH-GGU
Serial number
N/K
Operation type
Gliding
Departure point
Boonah QLD
Departure time
1235
Destination
Boonah QLD
Damage
Substantial