ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 307777
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Date: | Thursday 8 December 2022 |
Time: | 13:30 |
Type: | Windward Performance |
Owner/operator: | |
Registration: | |
MSN: | |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Lake Keepit, NSW -
Australia
|
Phase: | Take off |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | Lake Keepit (YKEP) |
Destination airport: | Lake Keepit (YKEP) |
Investigating agency: | ATSB
|
Confidence Rating: | Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
Narrative:During take-off, the glider encountered a gust of wind resulting in the tug pilot releasing the tow rope. The glider subsequently collided with terrain resulting in substantial damage. The pilot received serious injuries.
Sources:
OA2022-04536
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