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DISASTER● LOW2h ago · Oct 5, 2026, 12:08 PM

Man, 74, lost control of paraglider in strong winds, probe into fatal crash finds

South China Morning Post · east asia

A 74-year-old retired Hong Kong police officer lost control of his paraglider in strong air currents and suffered multiple injuries after crashing on Lantau Island, a probe into the fatal 2024 accident has found. A report published by the Air Accident Investigation Authority on Monday detailed the incident involving the pilot at Sunset Peak, Hong Kong’s third-highest mountain, on June 17, 2024. The authority urged paragliding groups to stress the importance of thorough risk assessments before...

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