Investigation number
199300306
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Collision with terrain
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious
The pilot was attempting a 50 kilometre flight. En route the glider was getting low and the pilot realised he had to do an outlanding. On late final approach an area of smoke was flown through. As this cleared the pilot suddenly saw four trees in front of him. He tried to roll the wings to go between two of them. A wing struck branches and the glider then descended and struck the ground.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
PZL - Bielsko
Model
SZD-41-A Jantar Standard
Registration
VH-KYX
Sector
Other
Departure point
Tocumwal NSW
Destination
Tocumwal NSW
Damage
Substantial