US EditionBrit, 22, plunges to death in horror paragliding crash after parachute malfunction - The Mirror
- A British tourist and his pilot died after their parachute malfunctioned during a flight from Babadag mountain in Turkey.
- The pair fell onto jagged rocks shortly after their takeoff and were pronounced dead at the scene after other paragliders raised the alarm.
- Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash, examining the site and the paragliding equipment used prior to the incident.
- Local authorities suspended all flights from the popular paragliding spot in light of past fatalities and ongoing inquiries.
10 Articles
10 Articles
Brit, 22, plunges to death in horror paragliding crash after parachute malfunction - The Mirror
The unnamed paraglider plunged to his death alongside his pilot after they took off from the Babadag paragliding spot in Fethiye, Turkey, in a shock accident earlier this week
There has been a paragliding accident in Hole where the athlete has fallen approximately 20 meters and hit a tree. The athlete claims to be unharmed, says police operations manager Tom Richard Skuggedal, who adds: – It is very steep in the area with a lot of loose rock. All emergency services have been notified and are responding.
The 30-year-old dies after the impact produced this Wednesday in an area that takes advantage of the small mountain range for the practice of this sport. More information: The paragliding does not fall well in Santa Pola: accidents, a deficient track and its possible prohibition after 35 years
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
