What happened
On 28 July 2000, at approximately 12:30 local time, a Glaser-Dirks DG-60 and 600M powered glider, registration D-KEUP, took off from runway 12 at the Santo Tomé del Puerto Aerodrome in Segovia, Spain. Following a standard engine warm-up, the aircraft began its initial climb. During this phase, the aircraft experienced a loss of performance, likely due to insufficient engine power.
In an attempt to return to the aerodrome, the pilot initiated a right-hand turn, presumably intending to land on runway 30. During this maneuver, the aircraft's right wingtip struck the ground, followed by a nose-down impact. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and caused serious injuries to the pilot.