forced landing - Glider forcefully hits tree during landing approach
In Mannheim, a man crashed his glider aircraft into a tree during landing. The man remained unharmed and managed to free himself from the aircraft, according to the police. No other people were reportedly on board. Initially, there were no further details available regarding the extent of the damage and possible causes for the failed landing attempt.
The incident took place in Mannheim, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Despite the crash-landing, it's remarkable that air sports like gliding haven't seen a significant increase in accidents in this region. Following the incident, local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the glider's landing flight.
