Citation

Mang WR, Karpt PM. Fortschr. Med. 1977; 95(24): 1575, 1578.

Vernacular Title

Verletzungen beim Drachenfliegen.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, Urban and Vogel)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

881156

Abstract

106 accidents in hang gliding during the years 1974--1977 are discussed. 25 pilots died, 19 of the flyers suffered severe brain damage and multiple fractures. Injuries associated with hang gliding are very often fractures of the lower extremities, of the spine and of the head. Severe burns were seen if flyers touch electric wires. Preventive safety measures consist in approved schools for flyers, better safety devices (shoes, helmet), official testing and approval of equipment; a modified parachute should be developed and used.