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Pilot Parachutes To Safe Landing From Glider

Said Aircraft "Malfunctioned" During Flight Over Reno, Broke Up In Flight

A pilot parachuted from a "malfunctioning" glider Sunday morning, managing to land safely on the roof of a parking garage in Reno, NV.

Television station KTVN reports that the pilot, Bob Speilman, had departed from Minden-Tahoe airport Sunday morning and was returning to the field when he encountered strong winds. Both of the aircraft's wings sheared off, according to the report, and only one had been recovered as of Monday.

Spielman bailed out of the disintegrating glider and parachuted to the top of a five-story parking garage in downtown Reno. The garage on which he landed belongs to St. Mary's hospital.

Fortunately, he did not need to be admitted. He was reportedly examined and released at the scene.

As for the glider, the wing that has been found landed in a park in Reno, while the fuselage came down in an alley near the hospital. The wreckage reportedly hit several vehicles, but no one on the ground was injured.

FMI: www.ntsb.gov

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