ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 29707
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| Date: | Sunday 10 November 1996 |
| Time: | 14:50 LT |
| Type: | Schempp-Hirth SHK-1 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | ZK-GFJ |
| MSN: | 45 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | New Plymouth Airport, Taranaki -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | NZNP |
| NZNP | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The glider pilot was trying to recover to the launch point, but later decided that this was unattainable and commenced an outlanding. The first option for landing proved unsuitable, as closer inspection revealed wires. The second option required a turn-back, and considerable height loss was incurred during the manoeuvre and a slight headwind was probably encountered. Insufficient height remained to avoid striking tree tops on the final approach. The contact with the tree tops slowed the glider causing it to stall and impact the ground short of the intended landing point. The pilot received back injuries, and the aircraft was substantially damaged.
Sources:
http://www.caa.govt.nz/Script/Accident_Details.asp?Oc=96/3014
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 11 February 1973 | ZK-GFJ | Nelson Gliding Club | Nelson Airport, Nelson | |
unk | |
| 7 January 1975 | ZK-GFJ | Nelson Gliding Club | 0 | Owen River, Nelson | |
unk |
| 1 February 1976 | ZK-GFJ | Nelson Gliding Club | Aniseed Valley, Nelson | |
unk |
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Sep-2008 01:00 | ASN archive | Added |
| 10-Nov-2013 12:38 | Alpine Flight | Updated [Time, Operator, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Location, Phase, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Damage, Narrative] |
| 06-Oct-2021 03:42 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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