Incident Glasflügel 206 Hornet VH-GMW, Monday 1 January 1990
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Date:Monday 1 January 1990
Time:16:30
Type:Silhouette image of generic h206 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Glasflügel 206 Hornet
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: VH-GMW
MSN: 15
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Location:3km NE of Walla Walla, NSW -   Australia
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Benalla, VIC
Destination airport:Benalla, VIC
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot was conducting an outlanding in a paddock when he attempted a ground loop in order to avoid a fence. The right wing dug into the ground, the fuselage lifted and the nose impacted the ground heavily.

Sources:

https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1990/aair/aair199001134/

Revision history:

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