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Case Reports
. 1980 May;51(5):336-40.

[Causes of injury in hang-gliding]

[Article in German]
C Penschuck
  • PMID: 7408578
Case Reports

[Causes of injury in hang-gliding]

[Article in German]
C Penschuck. Chirurg. 1980 May.

Abstract

It is reported about 36 hang-gliding accidents within a period of 2 1/2 years. Injuries of the upper and lower extremities predominate. The localization of the injuries is most striking; their origin is discussed. Most of the accidents are caused by three risk factors: pilot error, equipment failure, and weather conditions. Prevention of accidents is discussed.

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