A man has plunged to his death in a gliding accident in northern Victoria.

The man, aged in his 50s, was killed at Wahring, near Nagambie, about 1.30pm (AEDT) on Sunday.

Ambulance Victoria spokesman John Mullen said it was unclear whether the glider crashed during take off or landing.

"It's (the glider) hit the ground pretty hard," he said.

"Paramedics confirmed that he was deceased at the scene."

Police were on site but had yet to release further details.