Tragic misfortune in Höxter: paraglider dies when crashed

Tragic misfortune in Höxter: paraglider dies when crashed

At the weekend, dramatic events occurred on the Brunsberg in Höxter. A 57-year-old family man from Gütersloh was killed in paragliding. The tragic incident occurred on April 12 and shocked the local community. The rescue workers were only informed after the alarm of a witness, which were only able to determine the death of the paraglider. According to Westfalen-blatt.de want to examine the last seconds of the accident.

The man started at 3:45 p.m. from Brunsberg, and the suspected crash was around 4:10 p.m. Unknown causes led to the fatal incident, and indications of third -party fault could not be determined. Investigations are ongoing, but none are known to eyewitnesses of the crash. The emotional reactions of relatives and friends are characterized by grief and dismay. The background of the accident are still unclear and require a comprehensive analysis.

Investigations and backgrounds

The Höxter criminal police have taken over the process and independently examines the incident. According to initial knowledge, the cause of the crash remains in the dark, which makes the situation particularly tragic. In Höxter-Godelheim, where the man was found, the community is united in mourning. There are no signs of external negligence, which does not make the determination easier. The case raises questions about safety in paragliding.

In relation to the security situation in paragliding, recent accidents have raised questions about the risk of this sport in further regions. According to Br.de are paraglider accidents compared to other mining accidents. Nevertheless, there was a certain accumulation of fatal accidents last year, which attracted the discussion about the security standards in training and equipment. The security situation is increasingly observed, especially after the fatal accidents on the fog horn.

training and security in paragliding

The training as a paraglider is extensive and includes both theory and practical lessons. Before flight students are approved for the exam, they have to carry out at least 40 flights and fly 18,000 meters of altitude. These strict regulations are intended to increase security. Despite stability in the number of fatal accidents, the number remains constant at about nine a year.

The events around the death of the paraglider from Gütersloh move not only the local community in Höxter, but also the further paraglider -flying community that wants to learn from these tragic accidents. The concern for security is justified and will promote the discussion about standards and training in paragliding.