GA man dead after crashing glider in north Georgia mountains

CLEVELAND, Ga. — A Georgia man is dead after he crashed a glider in north Georgia Monday.

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The crash happened in Cleveland in White County. The Sheriff’s office said they responded to reports that an ultra-light airplane crashed in the area.

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The National Transportation Safety Board said the aircraft was a Quicksilver Sport 2S aircraft, which is a form of open-air glider.

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The White County Sheriff identified the victim as 79-year-old Paul Winder.

The NTSB is still investigating the crash.

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