ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 209236
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| Date: | Sunday 3 December 1995 |
| Time: | 11:30 |
| Type: | Schempp-Hirth Janus |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | VH-GVU |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Bacchus Marsh Airport (YBSS), Bacchus Marsh, VIC -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | YBSS |
| YBSS | |
| Investigating agency: | BASI |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was undertaking a check flight when a decision was made to cease operations due to deteriorating weather conditions. During the landing roll, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the glider weather-cocked. It then collided with a stationary glider, severing about one metre from its right wing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1995/aair/199504281/
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/4933479/199504281.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Apr-2018 07:38 | Pineapple | Added |
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