Woman dies in glider crash, pilot taken to hospital

The woman in her early 50s died from her injuries at the scene, Tasmania Police confirmed in a statement.

A Tasmanian man in his 60s, who was operating the two-seater glider, has been airlifted to Royal Hobart Hospital with serious injuries.

Tasmania Police Inspector Aleena Crack said the man and woman were part of a group, which included the woman's husband, who were at the private airfield.

"There was a larger group of people at the airfield at the time, and this is obviously a tragic outcome for these families and friends," Inspector Crack said.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash and emergency crews remain at the scene.