Accident Overview
While maneuvering at approximately 10,000 feet mean sea level, the pilot of a glider reported that he "lost control" of the aircraft. The glider entered a spin, followed by a spiral descent.
Pilot Actions
The pilot subsequently egressed from the glider, deployed his parachute, and was later rescued. No injuries were reported in the source.
Damage and Investigation
The glider impacted terrain and was destroyed. According to the pilot's statement, there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation. The investigation did not identify any specific cause for the loss of control.