An accident with a DeltaLieger in the French Alps has cost a Dutchman of 65 years. The man participated with his DeltaLieger in a competition where the participants descended from a mountain.
The accident happened at the end of the afternoon at Berg Chabre in the Hautes-Alpes region, the local fire brigade told AFP news agency. The mountain top is a popular place for DeltaVliegen and Paragliding.
When the screen of his Delta Leager was released during a sudden gust of wind, the Dutchman fell down 20 meters. He landed in a field in the municipality of Val Buëch-Méouge and died on the spot, La Provence reports. According to the local newspaper, a sixty -year -old man also fell down. He could be treated by the emergency services on the spot.
An accident Involving a Hang Glider in The French Alps Has Claimed the Life of A 65-Year-old Dutchman. The man was participating in a competition with his hang glider in which participants descended from a mountain.
The Accident Happened at the End of the Afternoon Near Mont Chabre in the Hautes-Alpes Region, The Local Fire Brigade Told Press Agency AFP . The Mountain Top is A Popular Spot For Hang Gliding and Paragliding.
When the screen of his hanging glider came Loose Duration a Sudden Gust of Wind, The Dutchman Fell 20 meters. The landed in a field in The Municipality of Val Buëch-Méouge and died on the spot, Reports La Provence . Accordance to the local newspaper, a sixty-year-old man also fell. He was able to be treated on the spot by the emergency services.