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 |
05.03.2013 |
Male
Age: 48
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Folly Hill, UK
Wind Strength: 15-20 km/h
Conditions:, Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing: Gin Gliders Bolero 4
Launch Type: Foot |
Student inflated glider unevenly and was pulled sideways aggravating a previous knee injury.
|
Minor Injuries, Feet, Legs
|
05.03.2013 |
Male
Age: 40
Rating: AP
Flying Experience: 34 years 800 hours
|
Warren, UK
Wind Strength: 15-20 km/h
Conditions:, Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing: Advance Omega 7
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot took off with large knot in main AB line cascade. Managed to top land safely.
|
Unhurt |
03.03.2013 |
Male
Age: 40
Rating: CP
Flying Experience: 27 years 300 hours
|
Pandy, UK
Wind Strength: 25-30 km/h
Conditions:, Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing: Niviuk Peak 2
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot over-controlled glider resulting in a spin which twisted the risers. Pilot deployed parachute and landed safely.
|
Unhurt |
02.03.2013 |
Male
Age: 61
Rating: P
Flying Experience: 16 years 160 hours
|
Mam Tor, UK
Wind Strength: 15-20 km/h |
Paraglider
Wing: Ozone Rush 3
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot had mid air collision with another paraglider while ridge soaring in light conditions. Both landed unhurt.
|
Unhurt |
02.03.2013 |
Male
Age: 56
|
Darley Moor, UK
Wind Strength: 0-5 km/h |
Paraglider
Wing: Gin Gliders Airflex
Launch Type: Winch/vehicle Tow |
Pilot went off line on winch launch and instructor gave wrong directional command resulting in student going further off line and landing heavily on airbag.
|
Seriously Injured, Lumbar Spine
|
02.03.2013 |
Male
Age: 49
Flying Experience: 1 hours
|
Mam Tor, UK
Wind Strength: 15-20 km/h
Conditions: Moderate, Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing: Air Design Vita
Launch Type: Foot |
Student had mid air collision with another paraglider. Both landed unhurt.
|
Unhurt |
02.03.2013 |
Male
Age: 48
Rating: P
Flying Experience: 17 years 72 hours
|
Blorenge, UK
Wind Strength: 0-5 km/h
Conditions: Calm, Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing: Team 5 Blue
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot landed quicker than expected and bruised heel. Suspects possible tension on speed bar and/or lack of familiarity with glider.
|
Minor Injuries, Feet, Legs
|
02.03.2013 |
Male
Age: 68
Rating: P
Flying Experience: 21 years 800 hours
|
Bradwell Edge, UK
Wind Strength: 0-5 km/h
Conditions:, Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing: Ozone Mantra M3
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot caught his foot during a slope landing.
|
Minor Injuries, Feet, Legs
|
02.03.2013 |
Female
Age: 18
Rating: CP
Flying Experience: 12 years 38 hours
|
Mam Tor, UK
Wind Strength: 15-20 km/h
Conditions:, Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing: Advance Epsilon 6
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot had mid air collision with another paraglider while soaring in weak lift.
|
Unhurt |
02.03.2013 |
Male
Age: 55
Rating: CP
Flying Experience: 17 years 25 hours
|
Mam Tor, UK
Wind Strength: 15-20 km/h
Conditions:, Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing: Mac Para Envy 2
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot had mid air collision with another paraglider. Crash landed.
|
Minor Injuries, Head Injuries
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