Carl Apodaca, 67, dies after crashing paraglider in open field near I-40 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque man killed in paragliding crash
Carl Apodaca, 67, was piloting a paraglider when he crashed for unknown reasons in an open field north of Route 66 Casino, a New Mexico State Police news release states.
Paraglider killed in crash in Bernalillo County
According to state police, they responded to a downed aircraft in a field near Route 66 Casino on Saturday morning. During the investigation, state police say Carl Apodaca was piloting a glider that crashed for unknown reasons.
Paraglider Pilot Killed In Crash West Of Albuquerque
Apodaca suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in this crash.
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