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Xray Tango 2nd Jan 2015 03:29
Glider Accident Benalla
 
Just listening to the local radio and there's a glider accident at Benalla just happened. Details still sketchy.

Up-into-the-air 2nd Jan 2015 03:42
Police report
 
Police press release:

Man killed in Benalla glider crash
Friday, 02 January 2015 15:13

A man has died following a glider crash in Benalla this afternoon.

The glider crashed in a paddock on Lake Mokoan Road, near the intersection of Chesney Vale Road, about 2pm.

The man had taken off from the Benalla Airfield prior to the crash.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been notified of the incident.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

Leonie Johnson
Media Officer
VP39353/2015

Bunyan Wingnut 2nd Jan 2015 05:28
The Gliding Federation of Australia (GFA) is assisting Victorian Police in their investigations. Our condolences go to family and Benalla gliding friends.


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