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 |
|
11.07.2020 |
Male
Age:
61
Rating:
AP
Flying Experience:
44 years
501 hours
(4 hours)
|
Llangollen,
UK
Wind Strength:
20-25 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Moderate Turbulence |
Rigid Hang Glider
Wing:
A.I.R
Atos C
Launch Type:
Foot |
The left wingtip contacted the ground prior to take-off. In flight, the pilot noticed that left turns led to tip stall and incipient spin. Upon landing the pilot found the lower hinge on the outermost permanently attached rib had failed, leading to the untensioning of the outer rib.
|
Unhurt |
|
11.07.2020 |
Male
Age:
60
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
16 years
450 hours
(10 hours)
|
Harting Down,
UK
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Iota
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot attempted to clear a knot, inadvertently inducing a spin. The glider descended vertically and the pilot impacted the ground with force.
|
Seriously Injured |
|
11.07.2020 |
Male
Age:
53
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
5 years
40 hours
(5 hours)
|
Ringstead Bay,
UK
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:
Calm,
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Airwave
Unknown
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot misjudged height in a glide from cliffs to ridge and impacted a tree.
|
Minor Injuries,
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
08.07.2020 |
Male
Age:
58
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
3 years
|
Mappleton,
UK
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:
Calm,
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Mac Para
Eden 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot induced a roll which he wasn't able to correct before impacting the hill.
|
Seriously Injured,
Feet, Legs
|
|
27.06.2020 |
Female
Age:
53
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
1000 hours
(20 hours)
|
Filey,
UK
Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h
Conditions:,
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Nova
Mentor 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
The paraglider's wingtip contacted a flagpole when the pilot was on landing approach, causing damage to the flagpole.
|
Unhurt |
|
24.06.2020 |
Male
Age:
42
Rating:
CP
|
Pinnacle Hill East,
UK
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Sigma 8
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot undertook a manoeuvre that led to him being lee side of a spine backed ridge. His paraglider experienced collapses in rotor before the pilot landed on the lee side of the hill.
|
Unhurt |
|
24.06.2020 |
Male
Age:
50
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
16 years
500 hours
(25 hours)
|
Malvern Kettle Sings,
UK
Wind Strength:
20-25 km/h
Conditions:
Calm,
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin
Explorer
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot lost control of the paraglider on launch in gusty conditions and was inadvertently lifted into the air with a full riser twist that he was able to correct once airborne.
|
Unhurt |
|
23.06.2020 |
Male
Age:
63
Rating:
P
|
Hill Farm,
UK
Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h
Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin
Sprint 3
Launch Type:
Winch/vehicle Tow |
No details available
|
Unhurt |
|
23.06.2020 |
Male
Rating:
Not a BHPA member
|
Mere Rifle Range,
UK
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
BGD
Unknown
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot was attempting to reverse launch in strong conditions and noticed the wing had a cravat. In trying the clear the cravat, he collided with a barbed wire fence.
|
Minor Injuries |
|
22.06.2020 |
Male
Age:
59
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
33 years
351 hours
(5 hours)
|
Freathy,
UK
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Moyes
Lightsport
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot set up his top landing approach too far back and was caught in rotor. This caused the aircraft to crash in the field behind take off.
|
Seriously Injured,
Head Injuries
|
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