Feb 9 • 12:37 UTC 🇩🇪 Germany SZ

Accident at Jaudenhang near Lenggries: Paraglider crashes during landing approach

A 47-year-old man from Munich suffered serious injuries after crashing while paragliding at Jaudenhang near Lenggries.

A 47-year-old paraglider from Munich had a serious accident on Sunday while attempting to land at Jaudenhang near Lenggries. The man encountered difficult conditions during his landing approach, reportedly struggling against headwinds. It seems that turbulence may have caused his parachute to collapse mid-air, leading to the crash.

The incident occurred between the ski lift and a line of trees next to the lift facility, where the paraglider fell to the ground. Emergency responders were dispatched promptly to the scene. The injured man was quickly airlifted by a rescue helicopter to the Unfallkrankenhaus in Murnau for urgent medical treatment and assessment of his injuries.

This accident highlights the potential dangers associated with paragliding, particularly in challenging weather conditions, and raises concerns regarding the safety measures and guidelines that should be followed by enthusiasts engaging in this sport. The local authorities and the police are likely to investigate further into the circumstances surrounding the incident to prevent future occurrences.

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