@article{ref1,
title="Multicenter paragliding accident study 1990",
journal="Zeitschrift fur Unfallchirurgie und Versicherungsmedizin",
year="1992",
author="Lautenschlager, S. and Karli, U. and Matter, P.",
volume="85",
number="2",
pages="90-95",
abstract="During the period from 1.1.90 until 31.12.90, 86 injuries associated with paragliding were analyzed in a prospective study in 12 different Swiss hospitals with reference to causes, patterns, and frequencies. The injuries showed a mean score of over 2 and were classified as severe. Most frequent spine injuries (36%) and lesions of the lower extremity (35%) with a high risk of the ankles were diagnosed. One accident was fatal. 60% of the accidents happened during landing, 26% during launching and 14% during flight. Half of the pilots were affected during their primary training course. Most accidents were caused by inflight error of judgement--especially incorrect estimation of wind conditions--and further the choice of unfavourable landing sites. In contrast to previous injury-reports, only one equipment failure could be noted, but often the equipment was not corresponding with the experience and the weight of the pilot. To reduce the frequency of paragliding-injuries an accurate choice of equipment and an increased attention to environmental factors is mandatory. Furthermore an education-program regarding the attitude and intelligence of the pilot should be included in training courses.<p /><p>Language: de</p>",
language="de",
issn="1017-1584",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}