Incident reports received by the BHPA are available in summary form on this page. If you're looking for reports of formal investigations undertaken in the case of a serious incident, please visit our Incident Reports (formal investigations) page.
Incident reports for all wing types are displayed below in summary form.
The BHPA incident reports database is fully searchable. To refine your search you can specify a particular wing type and select "or" or "and". For example, if you want to search for paraglider incidents at Hay Bluff, for best search results select paraglider from the drop down list and the "and" option.
If available, total hours flown and hours flown in the previous six months are included below, with the latter displayed in brackets.
| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
|
29.05.2022 |
Male
Age:
62
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
7 years
230 hours
(52 hours)
|
Harting Down,
UK
Wind Strength:
20-25 km/h
Conditions:,
Strong Turbulence |
Paraglider
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot induced stall on landing to avoid power lines. Pilot had taken off in windy conditions meaning he couldn't reach the landing field, even on full bar.
|
Minor Injuries,
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
28.05.2022 |
Male
Age:
57
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
4 years
85 hours
|
Minster,
UK
Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h |
Paraglider |
Pilot was on final approach to a narrow beach strip when the glider caught a tree branch. Glider stalled and dropped pilot from 2m onto rough ground.
|
Minor Injuries,
Feet, Legs
|
|
21.05.2022 |
Male
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
2080 hours
(75 hours)
|
Parlick,
UK
Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h
Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent,
Flight In Clouds, Fog |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Rush 6
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot deep stalled from 5ft on landing. Pilot realised glider was saturated from the wet grass and general damp conditions.
|
Unhurt |
|
19.05.2022 |
Male
Age:
60
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
16 years
400 hours
(25 hours)
|
Dunstable,
UK
Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
ITV
Jedi2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot suffered a symmetric frontal collapse immediately after take off. Pilot's initial reaction was to pull on the brakes causing the glider to stall back into the hill from approx 30ft.
|
Seriously Injured |
|
14.05.2022 |
Male
Age:
45
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
6 years
300 hours
(30 hours)
|
UK
Wind Strength:
0-5 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Flow Paragliders
Fusion
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot encountered strong sink on top landing approach and opted to land on airbag harness. Pilot lost balance and put his hand out damaging his wrist.
|
Minor Injuries,
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
14.05.2022 |
Male
Age:
58
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
3 years
25 hours
(20 hours)
|
Crete road,
UK
Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Mojo 5
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot took off in breezy conditions and failed to correct a turn as the glider turned into wind. As the pilot became airborne he was carried back over the crest towards a fence. Pilot was able to kick off the top of the fence but landed heavily.
|
Minor Injuries,
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
12.05.2022 |
Male
Age:
47
Rating:
AP
Flying Experience:
30 years
|
Lyveden Airfield,
UK |
Flexwing Hang Glider |
During release check, pilot's bridle snagged on the test release rig. Bridle had undergone 'quick' repair resulting in an end not properly finished. This was then repaired more appropriately. Release would have failed if used as it was.
|
Unhurt |
|
09.05.2022 |
Male
Age:
54
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
5 years
450 hours
(70 hours)
|
Barton On Sea,
UK
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Skywalk
Chili 5
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot misjudged height while attempting to make a bottom landing on the beach. Pilot had to turn tightly to get back into wind but struck the ground before the turn was completed.
|
Seriously Injured,
Lumbar Spine
|
|
08.05.2022 |
Male
Age:
57
Rating:
AP
Flying Experience:
41 years
1500 hours
(10 hours)
|
Deenthorpe,
UK
Wind Strength:
0-5 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Not Turbulent |
Rigid Hang Glider
Wing:
AIR
Atos VQR
Launch Type:
Aero Tow |
Pilot landed in nil wind with insufficient flare. A-frame touched the ground and pilot swung through hitting elbow on the upright.
|
Seriously Injured,
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
06.05.2022 |
Male
Age:
72
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
47 years
3000 hours
(1 hours)
|
Deenethorpe Airfield,
UK
Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Light Turbulence |
Rigid Hang Glider
Wing:
Air Design
ATOS
Launch Type:
Aero Tow |
Pilot misjudged speed on approach to land resulting in being too high. Pilot pulled in too much resulting in heavy landing.
|
Unhurt |
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