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<p data-start="0" data-end="334"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">An experienced paragliding pilot was killed and a tourist injured after a tandem paraglider crashed at the internationally renowned Bir Billing site in Himachal Pradesh&rsquo;s Kangra district. The incident occurred on Friday evening, prompting authorities and operators to suspend all paragliding activities for a day as a mark of respect.</span></p>
<p data-start="336" data-end="594"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The accident took place shortly after a tandem paraglider took off from the Billing launch point. Soon after becoming airborne, the paraglider reportedly developed a technical malfunction, lost balance mid-air and crashed near the road below the launch site.</span></p>
<p data-start="596" data-end="980"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The pilot, identified as Mohan Singh, a resident of Barot in Mandi district, sustained critical injuries in the crash. The accompanying tourist was also injured. Local residents and rescue teams rushed to the spot and shifted both to a nearby hospital. Singh, however, succumbed to his injuries on the way, while the tourist was reported to be out of danger after receiving first aid.</span></p>
<p data-start="982" data-end="1229"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Following the incident, a case was registered and an investigation was initiated to ascertain the exact cause of the crash. Authorities are examining whether the accident was triggered by a technical fault, human error, or weather-related factors.</span></p>
<p data-start="1231" data-end="1445"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The incident has once again raised concerns over safety standards at adventure sports destinations, particularly the need for regular equipment checks, pilot certification, and strict adherence to safety protocols.</span></p>
<p data-start="1447" data-end="1684" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Officials said that all relevant documents and details related to the flight have been sought from the marshals and technical advisors stationed at the site. Further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation report.</span></p>
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Pilot killed in paragliding accident at Bir Billing in Himachal

Paraglider crashes after take-off at Bir Billing; tourist injured, probe ordered

Pilot killed in tandem paragliding crash at Bir

Paraglider crashes after take-off at Bir Billing; tourist injured, probe ordered

December 28, 2025 | 17:55 IST