Slide shield crash in Austria: Pilot fights after dramatic fall

Slide shield crash in Austria: Pilot fights after dramatic fall

Hippach, Österreich - A 51-year-old German paraglider from Lohmar in the Rhein-Sieg district recently had a serious accident in Austria. The accident occurred in Hippach in the Zillertal, where the pilot was recorded by a gust of wind when the start. This force led to his paraglider folded and he quickly lost at height. Tragically, he crashed into a stone and was then thrown into a meadow by another gust of wind over 20 meters. The injured man was immediately taken to the hospital, but details about his injuries have not yet been published. These incidents throw a light on the dangers of paragliding in challenging weather conditions. Ostsee-Zeitung continues that three more paraglid accidents took place on the same day in Tyrol. A 46-year-old man from Munich collided with a tree in Hopfgarten after losing control of his umbrella due to a cramp in his leg. A 61-year-old Austrian experienced an uncontrolled spiral flight in the Stubai Valley, which led to his fall. In addition, a 43-year-old man from Slovakia near Ellmau was pressed against a rope by strong wind, which led to a dramatic fall on a street. All injuries are currently being treated in hospitals.

safety aspects of paragliding flexal

paragliding, as well as kite flying, is considered a demanding sport, the risk of which is comparable to alpinism and water sports. According to the German Hängegreiferverband (DHV), basic requirements for pilots are good technical skills, the secure assessment of environmental factors, personal responsibility, self -discipline and risk awareness. Particular attention should be paid to the evaluation of one's own skills and weather conditions, since these factors are crucial for security. Deadly accidents in paragliding are less common than in other air sports, which is mainly due to the lower flight speeds. Nevertheless, injuries are common because paragliders and dragons do not offer a protective cockpit.

Safety in paragliding is also promoted by regular training and close cooperation between the DHV, flight schools and aviation clubs. Over 300 DHV flight sports clubs are actively committed to safety in paragliding. Pilots are encouraged to carry a rescue parachute, and belt witnesses are equipped with protectors. The consistent publication of accident statistics and reports should contribute to risk reduction and improving security standards in this popular air sport.