Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Paraglider Crashes in Himachal, Pilot Killed
A paraglider crashed in Himachal Pradesh after a technical problem.
The pilot, Mohan Singh, died, and a tourist was hurt.
The crash happened at a famous paragliding spot called Bir Billing.
Authorities stopped all paragliding for a day to show respect.
They are checking if the crash was caused by a technical issue, human mistake, or weather.
The pilot was taken to the hospital but didn't survive.
The tourist is okay after getting help.
The authorities are looking into the accident to make sure it doesn't happen again.
A paraglider crashed near Bir Billing in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, killing the pilot and injuring a tourist.
The crash occurred due to a reported technical malfunction shortly after take-off.
Paragliding activities were suspended for a day as a mark of respect.
The pilot, Mohan Singh, died on the way to the hospital, while the tourist is out of danger.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, considering technical fault, human error, or weather-related factors.
- Who
- Pilot Mohan Singh and a tourist
- What
- Paraglider crash due to technical malfunction
- When
- Friday evening
- Where
- Bir Billing, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- Technical malfunction (cause under investigation)
- Location
- Bir Billing, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh
- Date
- Friday evening
- Victims
- Pilot Mohan Singh (deceased), one tourist (injured)
- Cause
- Technical malfunction (under investigation)
- Action Taken
- Paragliding activities suspended for a day, investigation initiated
Sources
Paraglider Crashes After Take-Off In Himachal, Pilot Killed, Tourist Injured
Himachal: Pilot killed in paragliding accident at Bir Billing
Experienced Pilot Killed In Paragliding Crash At Bir Billing, Operations Suspended
Himachal Pradesh: Pilot Killed, Tourist Injured In Tandem Paragliding Crash At Bir Billing
Who was Mohan Singh? Veteran paraglider who died saving a tourist at Bir Billing
