Ka 8 collision with power lines during outlanding near Gstaad, Switzerland

On August 11, 1963, an Alexander Schleicher K 8 B was involved in an incident near Gstaad, Switzerland. The pilot, participating in a training flight, attempted an outlanding due to altitude loss. During the landing approach, the glider collided with overhead power lines, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. The pilot sustained a large cut on the forehead but was otherwise unharmed. The incident caused minor damage to local infrastructure and farmland.