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A 54 year old man and a 26 year old woman were killed in an accident of ULM within the framework of an air baptism, Sunday afternoon with Cabanac-and-Villagrains (the Gironde), to 35 km in the south of Bordeaux, one learned to the firemen and from the gendarmes. The ULM, controlled by the monitor, was taken by a wind of through whereas it was at an altitude of 100 meters and fell on the ground, under the glance of several witnesses, indicated the gendarmerie.

Strong gusts of wind made the “flying conditions difficult”, at the time of the accident, which took place with 14H20, one specified of the same source. A first air baptism had taken place without incident on the same apparatus, specified the gendarmerie, charged with determining the exact circumstances of the accident. Among the witnesses, four people, who would be members of the family of one of the victims, were taken of load by a psychological cell of support, indicated for their part the firemen.

We last saw Bruno at the Flytec Championships in April where he placed fifth. We are very sorry to hear of his death. (Thanks to Pascal for this news.)

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