K-8B outlanding collision with obstacle near Bennau under challenging wind conditions

On February 21, 1966, an Alexander Schleicher K 8 B experienced an outlanding near Bennau, Switzerland. The glider encountered challenging wind conditions, leading to a short landing. During the landing, the aircraft collided with an obstacle, resulting in significant damage to the glider, estimated at 25% of its value. Fortunately, the pilot was unharmed in the incident. The official investigation confirmed these details without attributing specific causes beyond the documented circumstances.

1. Landing approach: The K-8B glider was in the landing phase during an off-field approach under challenging wind conditions near Bennau.
2. Short outlanding: The off-field landing approach became too short, leaving insufficient distance to complete the landing safely.
3. Obstacle collision: Because the landing ran short, the glider collided with an obstacle on the landing area.
4. Outlanding - damage: The pilot was uninjured, but the glider sustained serious damage estimated at 25 percent of its value.