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When Hang Gliders Collapse: Two Scary Views

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Hang glider Jon Gjerde was performing at the Ekstremsportveko show in Voss, Norway, on June 28. He was pulling some serious G’s while coming out of a dive when his glider collapsed. These two videos show his perspective, above, and the view from the ground, below. Thanks to the emergency parachute, he survived the accident.

 

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