Livermore Glider Pilot Rescued After Mid-Air Mt. Diablo Collision

Livermore CA

18 November, 2020

11:30 AM

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MT. DIABLO, CA — A Livermore pilot was involved in a recent mid-air glider crash near Mt. Diablo, east of Walnut Creek. The glider pilots survived after the crash around 1 p.m. Nov. 7, the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. One was found south of Tassajara Creek Trail, wrapped in his parachute. The other was found nearby and taken by helicopter to a medical helicopter, which transported him to a hospital the sheriff's office said. His injuries prevented him from being taken by car. The other pilot was from Palo Alto. — Patch editor Bea Karnes contributed to this report See the rescue below: