Ka 6 collision with mast during outlanding near Niederbipp, Switzerland

On May 6, 1972, a Ka 6 glider was involved in an incident near Niederbipp, Switzerland. The pilot, flying from Olten, encountered strong downdrafts and decided to perform an outlanding on a meadow northeast of the village. During the landing, the glider collided with a mast of an electrical line, causing significant damage to the aircraft. The pilot was uninjured, and there was only minor third-party damage. The official report identified unfavorable wind conditions as a factor in the late touchdown and subsequent collision.