Accident to the Sheibe SF25 registered D-KADX on 13/06/2025 at Midi d’Ossau mountain peak

While flying over the Pyrenees, the pilot encountered a change in wind direction, with the wind shifting to the south and increasing in intensity, and experienced substantial downdrafts. He attempted to reach the valley by flying away from the terrain. The motor glider's rate of descent, with the engine operating, was too high to safely clear the terrain. The pilot made an emergency landing on an uneven surface. The motor glider was substantially damaged during the landing.