ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 208415
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| Date: | Sunday 23 October 1994 |
| Time: | 14:55 |
| Type: |  Grob G103 Twin Astir |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | VH-IKO |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | 2km S of Waikerie, SA -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | YWKI |
| YWKI | |
| Investigating agency: | BASI |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
After the pilot released the towrope, the glider began to sink rapidly and the pilot elected to return for a landing. At about 2km short of the airfield, the pilot realised that the glider would be unable to reach the runway and commenced an outlanding towards a suitable open field. The strong sink rate persisted, causing the glider to undershoot and strike small fruit trees in an orchard at the edge of the field.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1994/aair/199403122/
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/4934229/199403122.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2018 12:38 | Pineapple | Added |
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