69-year-old man killed in hang glider accident near Dunlap

Sunday, September 18, 2016
DUNLAP, Calif. (KFSN) -- Investigators are trying to figure out how a hang glider lost control of his aircraft and smashed into a rock face and died.

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office said a 69-year-old man died from his injuries after crashing in Dunlap. He somehow crashed into the hillside on his way down.
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At this point, it appears to be an accident.

Deputies said he had 30 years of experience hang gliding and was with a large group of trained people at the time.
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