Accident Synopsis
A student pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI) were conducting a thermal training flight when they encountered downdrafts. The flight was subsequently diverted to a nearby airport.
Approach and Maneuver
On final approach, the CFI determined that the glider did not have sufficient altitude to reach the runway. The CFI then took control of the glider. During a right turn, the right wing dragged through weeds, and the glider crashed.
Post-Accident Comments
Following the accident, the CFI reported that the accident could have been avoided if he had chosen an alternate landing site sooner.
The accident investigation did not specify the glider type, registration, date, location, or any injuries. No other contributing factors or causal links were provided in the source.