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Date:
Sunday 28 December 2025
Time:
13:52
Type of Aircraft:
Grob G103 Twin Astir (Silhouette image of generic gr13 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
Owner/Operator:
Soaring Club of Tasmania
Registration:
VH-GRF
MSN:
3213
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
1 / Occupants: 2
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Destroyed
Category:
Accident
Location:
Tunbridge, TAS – Australia
Phase:
Take off
Nature:
Training
Departure Airport:
Tunbridge, TAS – Not specified
Destination Airport:
Tunbridge, TAS – Not specified
Investigating Agency:
Not specified
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
The glider was conducting a training flight from a private airstrip in the Tunbridge area of Tasmania. Shortly after take-off, the Grob G103 Twin Astir crashed near the departure point.
The passenger, described as a woman in her 50s undertaking an air experience or training flight, was fatally injured at the scene. The pilot sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital for medical treatment.
The glider was destroyed as a result of the impact. Emergency services attended the scene, and authorities were notified of the occurrence. Further details regarding the sequence of events have not been publicly released.
Sources:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-28/tas-fatal-glider-crash-in-tasmanias-southern-midlands/106183104
https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/fatal-tunbridge-glider-crash-victim-identified-as-flight-student/
https://aeromarket.com.au/casa-register/detail/VH-GRF
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.