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Date:
Monday, July 14, 2025
Time:
13:50 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
SZD Glider
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
Not specified
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not applicable
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
Narrogin, WA – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
Narrogin Airport, WA (NRG/YNRG)
Destination Airport:
Narrogin Airport, WA (NRG/YNRG)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
On July 14, 2025, an SZD glider was involved in a hard landing at Narrogin Airport, Western Australia. The aircraft, operating as a private recreational flight, sustained substantial damage during the landing phase.
The flight departed and was intended to return to Narrogin Airport (NRG/YNRG). During final approach, the glider landed hard on the runway, resulting in damage to its undercarriage and airframe. There were no reported injuries.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has reviewed the event and confirmed the aircraft sustained substantial damage due to the impact. No further investigation details were released at the time of reporting.
Sources:
ATSB
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.