Incident Schleicher ASW 15 ZK-GGT,
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Date:Tuesday 24 February 1981
Time:16:30
Type:Silhouette image of generic as15 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Schleicher ASW 15
Owner/operator:P & J M Derenzy
Registration: ZK-GGT
MSN: 15070
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Location:near Matamata, Waikato -   New Zealand
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:NZMA
Destination airport:NZMA
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
pilot J Griffin. While low on final glide to airfield, an outlanding became necessary. The aircraft wingtip caught in long grass and ground looped.

Sources:

http://archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewEntity.do?code=7333
NZGK Aug/Sep 1981

History of this aircraft

Other occurrences involving this aircraft
20 March 1972 ZK-GGT J R Grinterflugfin Waharoa, Waikato unk
10 January 1978 ZK-GGT P & J M Derenzy near Matamata, Waikato unk

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
22-May-2009 12:58 XLerate Added
27-Jul-2011 17:42 karaka Updated [Time, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Phase, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Damage, Narrative]
14-Feb-2022 21:47 Ron Averes Updated [Location]

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