Accident Schleicher ASH 25 ZK-GTF, Friday 20 February 2004
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Date:Friday 20 February 2004
Time:16:35
Type:Silhouette image of generic AS25 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Schleicher ASH 25
Owner/operator:
Registration: ZK-GTF
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Tekapo -   New Zealand
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Training
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: CAA NZ
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
During a cross-country training flight an outlanding became necessary. The instructor noted a crosswind during the circuit but did not notice the tailwind component. On landing the left wing contacted the ground, resulting in a groundloop. The glider sust ained substantial fuselage damage.

Sources:

CAA NZ Occurrence 04/769

Revision history:

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