AO-1993-018Hang glider, collision with a cliff face, Papanui Point near Raglan, 24 October 1993
Aviation
Published date
1 May 1994
Accident/Incident date
24 October 1993
Status
Published
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Executive summary
A Free Flight Kiwi Flyer hang glider collided with a cliff face near Raglan on 24 October 1993. The safety issues identified were the risks of hang gliding alone in remote areas and flying over difficult areas without a preplanned escape route.
As a result of this accident they re-emphasise the consequences of flying alone and of ignoring the grading system applied to launch sites and pilot's ability.
