Man dies after paraglider crashes

[snoop1130]

Man dies after paraglider crashes

By Surachai Piraksa 
The Nation

 

 

A 49-year-old Thai man died when his powered paraglider crashed into a rice field in Buri Ram's Prakham district on Friday.

 

The victim was identified as local resident Prawat Sakdasakulkhunakorn

 

It was suspected that Prawat's powered paraglider had a mechanical problem and was hit by strong winds while he was making a U-turn.

 

The glider crashed into rice field in Bang Suksamran of Tambon Hu Thamnob.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30368803

 

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[RotBenz8888]

2 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

It was suspected that Prawat's powered paraglider had a mechanical problem and was hit by strong winds while he was making a U-turn. 

U turns are dangerous, even in the air.

RIP

[ocddave]

Microburst? Sorry to hear, it is a cool and relatively safe sport to enjoy.