ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 61041
Last updated: 21 May 2013
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| Date: | 25-APR-1981 |
| Time: | 1004 |
| Type: | Grob G103 Twin Astir |
| Operator: | Auckland Gliding Club |
| Registration: | ZK-GMD |
| C/n / msn: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Ardmore Aerodrome -
 New Zealand
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | NZAR |
| Drury |
pilot G V Wardell A dual aerotow of 2, two seater gliders was attempted in calm conditions. When the tow aircraft accelerated to 45 knots the tug pilot abandoned the take-off because the aircraft were not accelerating satisfactorily. The tug and one glider stopped on the aerodrome without incident. ZK GMD struck a fence while attempting to land in an adjoining paddock. Source NZGK Aug 1982
Sources:
http://archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewEntity.do?code=7333
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-May-2009 12:58 | XLerate | Added |
| 03-May-2011 03:38 | karaka | Updated [Time, Operator, Total occupants, Total fatalities, Phase, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Damage] |
| 25-May-2011 05:49 | karaka | Updated [Narrative] |
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