Misses paraglider flyer in Eisenhüttenstadt - search with helicopter runs

Misses paraglider flyer in Eisenhüttenstadt - search with helicopter runs

A worrying event currently employs the region around Eisenhüttenstadt. Since Tuesday afternoon, July 8th, a paraglider has been missing, who had made his way to the Bronkow airfield in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district with a group of circular pilots. While all other participants landed safely, the flying colleague remained untraceable. The initially happy mood of the group quickly turned into deep concern when the missing pilot did not arrive at the destination, reports the Märkische Allgemeine .

The search, in which two helicopters are also involved in addition to the police, focuses on the alleged flight route between Eisenhüttenstadt and Bronkow. Darkness complicates the measures and the emergency services work under high pressure. The exact causes of disappearance are still unclear; It could be technical problems, an emergency or even a crash. So far, however, there is no further information about the missing pilot.

false alarms and thorough investigations

Another incident in connection with paragliding occurred last Saturday when a resident near "An der Woodenpitze" discovered a reddish object in the trees of a forest. Your concern was triggered by a previously observed paraglider. The subsequent search by the fire brigade, technical relief organization, rescue dog squadron and a police helicopter was initially unsuccessful. In the event of a day, the helicopter crew finally found no crowds, but several red balloons, which served as a decoration of a birthday party in the Höllental, such as Mainpost informed.

These incidents make it clear that the safety of paragliding is an important topic. Because while paragliding has gained popularity in recent years, it is not without risks. Experts reported an increase in paragliders, while the number of fatal accidents remains stable. According to the German High Association (DHV), there were five fatal accidents among paragliders in 2023, while a total of almost 400 incidents were recorded. Peter Geg, operator of the “Oasis” flight school, emphasizes that the security of paragliding has increased through better equipment and training. Exact statistics show that the number of paragliders has increased to around 40,000 since the turn of the millennium, whereby security has improved through legal and technical progress, reports Br.de .

The current Situation around the missing paraglider remains tense, while the emergency services are tirelessly looking for further references. The hope of a positive end remains, especially for the relatives of the missing pilot.