A 31-year-old man died on Thursday morning when he crashed near Parasolia beach in Kiti while riding an engine-powered paraglider aircraft, police said.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 am whilst the victim, Antonis Kourras, was flying with a friend who was operating a separate paramotor in the area. Under conditions that are being investigated, the victim lost control of his aircraft and fell on a rock near the beach.
An ambulance who arrived at the scene after the accident determined that the man was already dead.
Police officers responded to the scene and started preliminary examinations.
Victim was camping with friend in nearby Kiti area
According to Philenews sources, both men had been camping in the Softades area of Kiti before the morning flight. The second man was unharmed in the incident.
The Aviation Accidents and Incidents Committee will conduct a detailed investigation into the crash circumstances.
