Man Killed in Hang-Glider Crash

A 27-year-old hang glider from Illinois died Saturday following a crash on a Lake County airfield.

Deputies claim something went wrong during the flight causing the hang glider to go down on the runway at a small airport in Groveland.

The crash occurred around 3:20 p.m. The man was taken to South Lake Hospital, where he died shortly after.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking into the incident to determine exactly what happened.

In general, traveling by air is considered a safe form of transportation. However, when an accident does take place, the results are often tragic. Aviation accidents often result in catastrophic personal injuries and even wrongful death. Crashes can be caused by a variety of factors, but generally involve the following elements – manufacturing design defects, poorly maintained aircrafts and safety standards violations. Aviation accidents can include all aircrafts, including hang-gliders, propeller planes, commercial airliners, gliders, helicopters, corporate jets and ultralights. If someone you love was killed in an aircraft of any kind, you need to discuss your claim with a wrongful death lawyer right away.

Wrongful death claims resulting from hang gliding accidents and other aviation-related cases are highly complex. A Villages Wrongful Death Lawyer at Whittel & Melton will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident and collaborate with experts to build the strongest case possible. We know how traumatic it can be to lose a loved one in an accident, which is why we will make sure you are informed of all of your legal options so that you can make the decisions that fit with your family’s best interests.

If you have lost a loved one in an aviation accident in Lake, Sumter or Marion County, contact a Villages Wrongful Death Attorney at Whittel & Melton online or call 352-369-5334. We are committed to protecting your rights.