Hang-glider pilot badly hurt in crash

A 50-year-old pilot sustained serious head and neck injuries when his hang-glider crashed during take-off.

The man was airlifted to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee after falling from a launch deck at Balado Airfield, near Kinross.

Paramedics were called to the scene shortly before 1pm on Sunday.

Due to the nature of his injuries, a helicopter was requested from the Ministry of Defence to transfer the casualty to Dundee for treatment.

The man’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Witnesses revealed the pilot was part of a group of hang-gliders visiting Balado for the afternoon.