The aircraft crashed on the runway and the occupant sadly passed away at the scene.
‘Police extend their condolences to their family at this difficult time.’
A scene examination is underway, and the Civil Aviation Authority has been advised.
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…condolences to the family…
Every landing in a Glider / Sailplane is a FORCED LANDING wherever it comes down.
Never fly a glider unless you know you can handle a landing in rough terrain, or away from the airfield.
Luftwaffe Pilots all started out in gliders, and they had a high survival rate in forced landings in powered aircraft due to the skills learned in the gliders.