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TAIC report outlines dangers in mountain ridge soaring

Fatal glider crash on Mt Tauhara blamed on pilot’s lack of competency.

Glider’s wreckage and impact path (red arrow). Photo: TAIC

Peter Owens Fri, 10 Nov 2023

The Transport Accident Investigation Authority (TAIC) questioned an instructor’s degree of competency in its report on a fatal gliding accident that killed the pilot and a student on Mt Tauhara near Taupo on May 31, 2020.

It was the second flight that day by the instructor with short-term members

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Peter Owens Fri, 10 Nov 2023
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