Tragic paraglider crash at Jamlitz: 61-year-old is dead!

Tragic paraglider crash at Jamlitz: 61-year-old is dead!

Jamlitz, Deutschland - A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday over a forest near Jamlitz in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district. During a paragliding flight, a 61-year-old man died in a crash. The accident belonged to a group of Cycling Trike Aviation who were traveling from Eisenhüttenstadt to Bronkow. When the team arrived, it was quickly found that the 61-year-old had not reached his destination. The same was for his accessibility - the alarmed group members were concerned when they noticed his absence.

The police were informed and extensive search measures began immediately. Both police helicopters and the Bundeswehr were used. The nightly search initially showed no success. The man was finally found in a forest around 00:45 on Wednesday morning. Unfortunately, the emergency doctor called was only able to determine the death of the man. However, the exact circumstances of the crash are still unclear, and the police have initiated investigations to clarify the causes reports the star and The police Brandenburg .

risks and responsibility in paragliding

paragliding is a fascinating hobby for many, but also carries certain risks, like every sport. Experts indicate that fatal accidents when paragliding occur less frequently than in other air sports such as gliding or motor flies. Nevertheless, every pilot must be aware that paragliders do not offer a protective cockpit, which increases the risk of injury in the event of an accident. In the past ten years, around 120 people have had an average annual in Germany, and nine of them died of the episodes So oasis paragliding .

Currently around 25,000 active paragliders are registered in Germany. A quick and safe flying requires high personal responsibility, prudence and prudent risk awareness. It often becomes critical when pilots misjudge the weather or get into dangerous situations through carelessness. Most serious accidents are based on misjudgment of the flight weather, so that a realistic assessment of the conditions is crucial for security.

once again it becomes clear how important good training, high -quality equipment and prudent action are for flight safety. Although paragliders are stable and constructed according to strict regulations, it is ultimately the responsibility of the pilot to safely fly and recognize potential dangers.