Oman suspends powered paragliding after fatal crash in Salalah
Oman has suspended all powered paragliding activities across the country until further notice following a fatal accident in Salalah, according to the Oman Air Sports Committee. The decision covers all types of powered paragliding and applies to all locations licensed for the activity in the Sultanate, the committee said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply…
Oman has temporarily halted all powered paragliding activities nationwide in the wake of a fatal accident in Salalah, the Oman Air Sports Committee announced. This suspension encompasses every form of powered paragliding permitted within the Sultanate. The decision comes after the tragic demise of Ahmed Al Kalbani and his sibling during a powered paragliding mishap in Salalah, as reported by local sources.
The committee has not yet disclosed the specifics of the crash or a timeline for when powered paragliding could safely resume. This precautionary measure impacts approved powered paragliding sites throughout Oman until further notice. Powered paragliding, also called paramotoring, entails a pilot gliding beneath a paraglider wing while utilizing a motor-driven propeller for velocity.
The authorities have yet to reveal the cause of the Salalah incident or the result of any ongoing inquiry.
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