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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 347071
 
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Date:Sunday 18 October 1936
Time:
Type:homebuilt
Owner/operator:Airsport Gliding Club
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Beveridge, VIC -   Australia
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
A six-month old glider, owned by a syndicate of four (including the pilot), stalled when making a turn after takeoff, and dived into the ground. The 19 year old pilot was injured in the crash.

Sources:

1. The Daily Telegraph, 19 October 1936
2. Weekly Times, 24 October 1936

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
21-Oct-2023 07:11 Ron Averes Added

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