A fatal paraglider crash is under investigation by Virginia State Police after occurring on September 20th at 6:36 p.m. in Fauquier County on Lucky Hill Road. The pilot, 77-year-old Robert N. Eaheart Jr. from Springfield, died upon impact when his paraglider lost control while trying to fly over a power plant smokestack and crashed to the ground. His body has been sent to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Manassas for autopsy.
No injuries were reported on the ground. The FAA and NTSB have been notified, and the investigation is ongoing.
Press release:
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal paraglider crash in Fauquier County. The crash occurred Friday (Sept. 20), at 6:36 p.m. on the 12000 block of Lucky Hill Road.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a paraglider attempted to fly directly over a power plant smokestack when it lost control and struck the ground.
The paraglider pilot, Robert N. Eaheart Jr., 77, of Springfield, Va., died at the scene of the crash. His remains were transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Manassas for an autopsy and examination.No one on the ground was injured as a result of the crash.
The FAA and NTSB were notified of the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
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