Krissoff W B
Am J Sports Med. 1976 Sep-Oct;4(5):222-9. doi: 10.1177/036354657600400506.
In a period extending from July 1973 to December 1975, seven fatal hang glider accidents were recorded in Colorado, all among experienced pilots. In addition, 11 serious nonfatal injuries were reported, which may represent only a fraction of those occurring. Accidents were noted to be multifactorial, caused by (1) pilot error, (2) equipment failure, (3) terrain hazards, and (4) possible design shortcomings. Accidents can be expected to decline in frequency with improved pilot training programs, grading and regulation of sites, and standardized safety clothing. No doubt over time, the less safe standard Rogallo wing will be replaced by the more stable Superkites and controlled collapsibles, which offer a higher safety margin. In the last analysis, this sport will remain a popular yet high risk endeavor (Figs. 2 through 5).
在1973年7月至1975年12月期间，科罗拉多州记录了7起悬挂式滑翔机致命事故，所有事故都发生在经验丰富的飞行员身上。此外，还报告了11起严重非致命伤害事件，而这可能只是实际发生事故中的一小部分。事故被认为是多因素造成的，原因包括：（1）飞行员失误；（2）设备故障；（3）地形危险；（4）可能存在的设计缺陷。随着飞行员培训计划的改进、场地分级与管理以及安全服装的标准化，预计事故发生率将会下降。毫无疑问，随着时间推移，安全性较低的罗加洛翼将被更稳定的超级风筝和可控折叠式滑翔机所取代，后者具有更高的安全系数。归根结底，这项运动仍将是一项受欢迎但风险较高的活动（图2至图5）。
