Posted at 6:36 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2007
Man survives Makapuu hang-glider plunge
Advertiser Staff
A 57-year-old man escaped serious injuries today after plunging 100 feet in a hang-gliding accident at Makapu'u.Fire Rescue specialists with assistance from HFD's helicopter brought the man up to waiting Emergency Medical Services personnel, who took him to The Queen's Medical Center.
Hawaiian Hang Gliding Association director David Goto said the man had body abrasions and a possible shoulder injury. Goto said the 1:35 p.m. incident occurred after takeoff.
"He went into a lull and the glider stalled," Goto said, adding the injured man has 25 years experience in hang gliding.
