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Mar 20, 2006

Parapropter accident leaves Spanish Lookout man dead

Story PictureA father of four from the Cayo district is dead tonight after an accident over the skies in Spanish Lookout. According to family members, On Sunday thirty-two year old Ben Kornelsen decided to take advantage of the strong winds by flying a parapropter, which is described as a motorized parachute. But shortly after taking off, Kornelsen experienced difficulties in the air and came crashing down to earth. Medical personnel who responded to the accident, say Kornelsen suffered severe head and body injuries and died on impact.


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