Incident Overview
A glider experienced a loss of lift while preparing to land, according to a written statement from the Civil Air Patrol forwarded to the National Transportation Safety Board. The pilot selected an off-field landing location. During the landing attempt, the glider encountered terrain and a fence that the pilot did not expect. The glider sustained substantial damage during the impact.
Investigation Findings
An examination of the glider and its systems, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration, revealed no anomalies. No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or occupant status was provided.