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Paraglider Pilot Dies in Crash Near Big Lake Shortly After Takeoff

BIG LAKE AREA, SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JUL 3 – The 68-year-old certified pilot died after a malfunction during takeoff, with no signs of drugs or alcohol, officials said during the ongoing investigation.

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The sheriff’s office said the man was a certified paraglider pilot and appeared to have encountered a problem during takeoff.

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Man dies in paraglider crash in Skagit County, WA

A man is dead after a paraglider crash near Burlington on Thursday afternoon.

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Paraglider pilot dies in crash near Big Lake shortly after takeoff

The sheriff’s office said the man was a certified paraglider pilot and appeared to have encountered a problem during takeoff.

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Man killed when paraglider crashes during takeoff in Skagit County

A man was killed in a paraglider crash in the Big Lake area of Skagit County on Wednesday.The crash happened around 1:14 p.m. in the 16000 block of Andal Road,

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Man dies in paraglider crash

A 68-year-old man died Wednesday in a paraglider crash in the 16000 block of Andal Road northwest of Big Lake.

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Man dies in paraglider crash - The Daily Chronicle

A 68-year-old man died Wednesday in a paraglider crash in the 16000 block of Andal Road northwest of Big Lake. According to a news release from the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office, deputies …

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He Misses His Takeoff: a Thirty-Year-Old Paraglider Crashes and Kills Himself Instantly

A man died in Chamonix on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 during a speed riding accident. He lost control of his sail at the time of take-off.

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