ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 246441
Last updated: 14 January 2021
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| Date: | 01-JAN-2021 |
| Time: | c. 17:00 |
| Type: | Paraglider |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| C/n / msn: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Washington County west of St George, UT -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
The aircraft impacted mountainous terrain in windy conditions in Washington County by the Zen Trail near Bearclaw Poppy Trail west of St George, Utah. The paraglider sustained substantial damage and the sole pilot onboard received serious injuries.
Sources:
https://gephardtdaily.com/local/man-seriously-injured-when-paraglider-crashes-west-of-st-george/
https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2021/01/03/ddy-we-didnt-know-it-was-one-of-our-own-rescuers-recount-coming-to-aid-of-crashed-paraglider/
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/4292802/bearclaw-poppy-and-snake-pit-loop
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Jan-2021 23:42 | Geno | Added |
| 05-Jan-2021 02:21 | Geno | Updated [Source, Damage, Narrative] |
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