Overview
- The glider reportedly developed a technical malfunction shortly after take-off and crashed near a road below the Billing launch site on Friday evening.
- Pilot Mohan Singh of Barot, Mandi, died en route to the hospital, while the accompanying tourist was treated and reported out of danger.
- Paragliding operations at the internationally known site were suspended for a day as a mark of respect.
- Investigators are examining possible technical faults, human error, or weather factors, and have sought documents from site marshals and technical advisors.
- District tourism official Vinay Kumar said further administrative action will follow the investigation report, renewing scrutiny of safety practices and oversight at adventure-sports venues.