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This page lists all BHPA incident reports (informal investigations) available on this website. You can view all incident reports, or filter reports by Hang Gliding, Powered Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Paramotoring or Parascending. The incident report database can also be searched.
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| Date |
Gender |
Age |
Rating |
Location |
Wind Speed &
Conditions |
Wing &
Launch Type |
Glider |
Summary |
Injury |
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23 Sep 2017 |
Male |
46 |
CP |
Beach head
United Kingdom |
10-15 Km/h
Not Turbulent
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Paraglider
Foot |
Ozone
Mojo 5
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Pilot collided with a pedestrian shortly after take-off.
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Unhurt |
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23 Sep 2017 |
Male |
62 |
Pilot |
Coupe ecair
France |
0-5 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
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Paraglider
Foot |
Niviuk
Hook 2
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Under pressure to launch pilot took off without thorough pre-flight check. On launching pilot discovered knot in lines. Compensating with opposite brake resulted in a stall and spin into trees.
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Minor Injuries |
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19 Sep 2017 |
Male |
50 |
CP |
Bradwell
United Kingdom |
10-15 Km/h
Moderate
Light Turbulence
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Paraglider
Foot |
Nova
Prion 2
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Pilot was gliding back to the Hill and had a near miss with another Pilot who was thermalling.
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Unhurt |
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19 Sep 2017 |
Male |
0 |
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Bedlinog SW
United Kingdom |
0-5 Km/h
Not Turbulent
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Paraglider
Foot |
Advance
Alpha 5
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Student was on launch phase of flight. He started to run forward, the wing rose above his head at which point he applied too much brake causing the wing to pitch behind. He then released the brake causing the wing to pitch forward a collapse symmetrically. Student twisted ankle while running.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
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18 Sep 2017 |
Male |
54 |
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Devil's Dyke
United Kingdom |
10-15 Km/h
Calm
Light Turbulence
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Flexwing Hang Glider
Foot |
Wills Wing
Falcon
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Student turned 270 degrees on final approach instead of 180 and landed in trees.
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Unhurt |
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18 Sep 2017 |
Male |
56 |
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Bradwell Edge
United Kingdom |
5-10 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
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Paraglider
Foot |
Nova
Ion 3
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Student was carrying out top to bottom flight but got out of position for landing field. Was set up for landing cross wind in alternative field. Student turned at the very last moment into wind to fly over wall into next field but landed on top of wall.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
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17 Sep 2017 |
Male |
0 |
CP |
Mundersley
United Kingdom |
25-30 Km/h
Calm
Light Turbulence
Rain, Snow |
Paraglider
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Unknown
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Pilot got into difficulties while coastal soaring in strong conditions. Pilot was blown back into town and collided with buildings.
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Seriously Injured |
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17 Sep 2017 |
Male |
62 |
Pilot |
Heol Senni
United Kingdom |
5-10 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
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Paraglider
Foot |
Aerodyne
Shaolin
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Pilot misjudged glide angle on approach to landing and clipped rear of vehicle.
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Minor Injuries:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
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15 Sep 2017 |
Male |
38 |
None |
Selsley
United Kingdom |
5-10 Km/h
Calm
Light Turbulence
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Paraglider
Foot |
Niviuk
Skin 2
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Unqualified pilot went to do some ground handling but attempted to do some short flights. Pilot landed awkwardly and fractured leg.
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Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
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11 Sep 2017 |
Male |
34 |
CP |
Forclaz
France |
5-10 Km/h
Moderate
Not Turbulent
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Paraglider
Foot |
Gin Gliders
Bolero 4
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Pilot was caught out by unexpected sink and was unable to reach the designated landing field. Pilot identified landing options but encountered further sink and landed short colliding with a building.
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Unhurt |
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Incident reports (informal investigations) last updated: 24 May 2018 at 05:45:07 AM
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