Accident Details
A non-certificated student pilot was landing a glider in a dirt and grass area situated between two parallel runways. Recent rainfall had stimulated the growth of new grass in the intended landing area. The pilot had not landed at this airport within the preceding 30 days. Confused by the pattern of new grass, the pilot touched down on a patch of bare ground that appeared to be the correct landing zone; however, this spot was positioned too close to several parked gliders.
During the landing roll out, the right wing tip of the pilot's glider struck the left wing of a parked glider. The impact caused the glider to pivot into the left side of a second parked glider. The pilot was not injured.
Aircraft and Damage
All three gliders involved—the pilot's glider and the two parked gliders—sustained substantial damage. No further details about the aircraft types or registrations were provided in the source material.
Pilot Information
The pilot was a non-certificated student pilot. No information regarding the pilot's age, experience, or other qualifications was given. The source noted that the pilot had not landed at that airport in the previous 30 days.