Gliders collide near Goulburn

[zedman]

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/one-dead-after-gliders-collide/2007/09/01/1188067419565.html

[Captain]

Here is another version which mentions a single aircraft that appears to be a 2 seater:

 

Police investigate fatal glider crash – Southern NSW 2 September 2007

 

A report is being prepared for the coroner following a glider crash which resulted in the death of a 64-year-old man in Towrang yesterday.

 

Emergency services were called to land adjacent to Carrick Road, Towrang, around 2pm following reports that a glider had crashed and two men were severely injured.

 

Police have been told that the glider, carrying two Queanbeyan men, was launched into the air with the assistance of a winch.

 

Moments later witnesses observed the glider bank to the left and crash into the ground.

 

A number of witnesses went to the aid of the two men, however, the 64 year old suffered significant injuries and died at the scene.

 

Ambulance officers took a 68-year-old man to Goulburn Base Hospital. He has since been transferred to Canberra Hospital suffering serious leg injuries.

 

Police from Goulburn Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.

 

Specialist officers from the Aviation Branch and Crime Scene officers also attended and continue to investigate the incident.

 

 

[Guest Fred Bear]

You will find two occupants in same a/c. Not a good weekend.