ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 207656
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| Date: | Wednesday 15 December 1993 |
| Time: | 18:02 |
| Type: |  Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 2C |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | VH-FQL |
| MSN: | 207 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | 12km NNE of Benalla, VIC -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Benalla, VIC |
| Benalla, VIC | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During an outlanding, the glider impacted powerlines, causing it to cartwheel before coming to rest inverted. The pilot remained trapped for thirty minutes before being able to free himself.
Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1993/aair/199304135/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Mar-2018 09:03 | Pineapple | Added |
| 10-Mar-2022 07:57 | Ron Averes | Updated [Cn] |
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