Kite Lines Caused An Helicopter Crash In The Phillipine

The accident caused the death of nine people on April 2007 after nylon strings from a kite got entangled in its engine.

This tragic story reminds kiters to be responsible with their kite line and kites in the air. Safe flying practices should be maintained at all times and kites should constantly be monitored to ensure that there is no danger of breaking away.

Just a little over a year ago, on April 8, 2006, I also posted an entry encouraging kiters to be cautious with their kite line. In that story, Breakaway Kites Can Pose Major Safety Hazard, I outlined some examples of why kiters need to respect the strength of their kites and kite lines at all times.

I couldn’t agree more, it is very important to be responsible in everything we do including kiting even if they seem so harmless.