Incident Details
A glider completing a local familiarization flight touched down about 300 feet from the end of the runway. As the aircraft rolled out, the left wing encountered tall grass growing near the runway edges. This contact caused the glider to spin abruptly to the left. Subsequently, the right wing struck the surface, and the glider came to a stop oriented 90 degrees relative to the runway centerline.
Procedural Note
Standard operating procedure for landings at this location specified that gliders should touch down 500 feet or more down the runway. This practice was intended to avoid the tall grass present near the approach end of the runway.
Pilot Communication
The second pilot on board reported that during the final approach, he advised the pilot in command to land further down the runway. The advice was given to ensure the glider would clear the tall grass area.