Investigation number
199003100
Occurrence date
Location
Gympie
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 glider was lined up short of the normal launch point. During the winch launch the wing-walker apparently released the into wind wing early. The wing dropped and the glider veered into the gusting crosswind. The pilot abandoned the launch however the glider continued to weathercock and ran into the retrieval vehicle before being brought to a halt.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Glasflugel
Model
201
Registration
VH-GCP
Serial number
455
Operation type
Gliding
Departure point
Gympie QLD
Departure time
N/A
Destination
Gympie QLD
Damage
Substantial