title: [Causes of injury in hang-gliding].
abstract: It is reported about 36 hang-gliding accidents within a period of 2 1/2 years. Injuries of the upper and lower extremities predominate. The localization of the injuries is most striking; their origin is discussed. Most of the accidents are caused by three risk factors: pilot error, equipment failure, and weather conditions. Prevention of accidents is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000401:Aircraft; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D001359:Aviation; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011481:Protective Clothing; D012306:Risk; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000209:etiology; D014887:Weather
vernacular_title: Verletzungsursachen beim Drachenfliegen.