| Crash location | 30.200000°N, 96.180000°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect. |
| Nearest city | Brenham, TX
30.166883°N, 96.397744°W 13.2 miles away |
| Tail number | N1615 |
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| Accident date | 06 Aug 2014 |
| Aircraft type | Glasflugel H 301 B Libelle |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot was participating in a regional soaring contest when the weather conditions changed and he was unable to maintain altitude. The pilot prepared to land in a field, but once he approached the field he saw power lines. The pilot tried to avoid the power lines but the glider struck a tree and a fence, which resulted in damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies with the glider that contributed to the cause of the accident.
The pilot's attempt to maneuver away from power lines during a forced landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a fence.