South Side PG Accident

June 6th. An experienced local pilot was turning back and forth in strong conditions. On exiting a set of turns, he suffered a full frontal deflation and landed on top of the hill. He suffered a spinal injury and some other injuries that necessitated a long hospital stay. The pilot is making a full albeit difficult and long recovery. Pilots are reminded that the combination of strong conditions and aggressive flying carry added risk and require greater diligence.