What happened
Prior to departure, the pilot conducted a pre-takeoff inspection of the glider and secured a passenger in the rear seat. The aircraft was then hooked to the tow plane.
After entering the cockpit, the pilot signaled to the tow plane that the aircraft was ready for takeoff. During this process, the pilot observed an imbalance in the travel of the left rudder. In response, the pilot opened the cockpit and signaled to the tow pilot that the flight was being aborted.
The pilot waited briefly to ensure the tow pilot had acknowledged the signal. When no action was taken by the tow pilot, the glider pilot exited the cockpit to perform a visual inspection of the rudder area. While the pilot was outside the aircraft and the passenger remained seated in the rear, the tow pilot initiated the takeoff sequence. Following the takeoff, the tow pilot released the glider, resulting in a crash into a trailer park. There were no fatalities reported.