Wirestrike Accident ICA Brasov IS-29D2 VH-GFL, Sunday 3 January 1988

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Date:	Sunday 3 January 1988
Time:	15:10
Type:	ICA Brasov IS-29D2
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-GFL
MSN:	60
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	9km S of Hallett, SA - Australia
Phase:	Approach
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	YSFL
Destination airport:	YSFL
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
After becoming low during a cross country flight, the pilot selected a paddock in which to carry out an outlanding. During the approach the pilot became aware of a powerline in the vicinity of the paddock and elected to land in an adjoining paddock. As the glider was flared for landing it struck a small mound concealed in the knee high stubble. The impact resulted in the aircraft being substantially damaged. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.

Accident investigation: