ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 48493
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| Date: | Sunday 9 November 2008 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Glaser-Dirks DG-1000S |
| Owner/operator: | Wellington Gliding Club |
| Registration: | ZK-GGR |
| MSN: | 10-95S67 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Papawai Airfield, Wairarapa -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Papawai |
| Papawai | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A simulated winch release exercise on takeoff. The student attempted to recover, but over corrected it and sustained a heavy landing from about 30 to 40 feet. No injuries but glider received minor damage to fairings and cockpit seating.
Sources:
1. New Zealand CAA Preliminary Report
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Nov-2008 03:28 | Anon. | Added |
| 26-Jun-2013 11:09 | Alpine Flight | Updated [Aircraft type, Cn, Operator] |
| 20-May-2018 02:29 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
| 22-May-2018 00:26 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
| 23-Sep-2021 22:08 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
| 27-Sep-2021 09:37 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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