Wingsuit Flyer Killed After Crashing into Chinese Cliff
In a heartbreaking report, the body of Victor Kovats was recently found at the foot of a cliff in the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, which is located in China.

Wingsuit flying is a fast-growing sport.

In a heartbreaking report, the body of Victor Kovats was recently found at the foot of a cliff in the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, which is located in China. The Hungarian wing suit flier reportedly smashed his skull.

For those who are unfamiliar with the sport, wingsuit flying is when participants basically glide through the air wearing a specially crafted suit, which has a special material under the arms and legs to help slow the rapid rate of descent. An investigation has now been launched into Kovats death but its currently believed his parachute failed to deploy, causing him to crash into the cliff.

There is also a possibility a gust of wind led him off course. Kovats had been flying on the day of the tragic incident, as part of a practice flight for the Wor
Author: GeoBeats
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Posted: 12 October 2013
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