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psmith2004
Joined: 06 May 2004 Posts: 90
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:11 pm Post subject: Kite-surfing fatality Avon,NC April 11 5:40pm |
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A Canadian kiter was killed in the Sound at Avon, NC April 11,2008. Apparently there was a 40 mph front that came through and lifted the guy 40 feet into the air and then slammed him into the water causing him to lose consciousness. He was dragged through the water for about 5 minutes causing him to drown and the kite continued to fly. Windsurfers, passing by, didn't realize the guy was in trouble and by the time medical help got to him it was too late.
Could somebody check the wind archive at Avon, NC Sound-side for April 11 around 5:40pm and let me know what the wind was doing around this time?
Thanks
Peter |
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ron.c
Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 1460
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Please check out the sister forum Ikitesurf.com.
They have extensive coverage on this accident.
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blandon
Joined: 10 Apr 2000 Posts: 2
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:12 am Post subject: Wind April 11 around 6pm |
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The wind was averaging 15 and gusting to almost 20 steadily before 6pm. Within 20 minutes the wind was averaging 35 and gusting to low 40s. There's an impressive spike on the graph. -Betsy |
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DeanWithrow
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colorit
Joined: 06 Sep 2004 Posts: 98 Location: No. Virginia/Hatteras Island
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