SFFL: 47
Date: August 8, 2015
Nationality: Brazilian
Location: Gavea, Pedra Bonita, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
COD: Collapse in Turbulance / Rotor
Ground Launching or Skiing: Ground Launching
Wing Type: Ozone Firefly 2 - 16²
Wing loading: Unknown
Age: 48
Experience: Intermediate
Beacon/Locator/Etc (Spot, in Reach, Recco, GPS): Unknown

Description:

Tiago Amorim Cobra 48 years old died following a 70% asymmetric collapse shortly after launch. After take off the glider was caught by turbulence which caused the asymmetric collapse. The glider then re-inflated as the glider twisted which then dived back into the side of the mountain.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=277nNeyR2Wg

http://noticias.bol.uol.com.br/ultim...vea-no-rio.htm
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=970_1439320047



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