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Brazilian Free-Flight Champion Philip Haegler Dies in São Conrado Paragliding Crash

Police are examining his gear, with witness accounts guiding efforts to determine what led to the crash.

Overview

  • Haegler, 59, collided with a residential building on Avenida Prefeito Mendes de Morais in São Conrado and was taken in critical condition to Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto, where he died.
  • Witnesses reported a collision with another wing near landing and said the impact occurred around the 11th floor before he fell into the building’s lobby.
  • The 15th Police Precinct in Gávea opened an inquiry, seized the equipment for forensic analysis, and is taking statements, with no technical cause released so far.
  • Clube São Conrado de Voo Livre issued condolences, suspended operations for the weekend, and the flying community is organizing tributes to the former CBVL president.
  • ANAC offered condolences and clarified that free flight in Brazil does not require a government license, recommending training via accredited associations and registration of equipment.