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.
If a "formal investigation" has been undertaken into one of the incidents listed below, a link to the relevant formal report will be displayed below the incident date.
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| Date |
Gender |
Age |
Rating |
Location |
Wind Speed &
Conditions |
Wing &
Launch Type |
Glider |
Summary |
Injury |
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2 Jan 2021 |
Male |
24 |
Pilot |
Winter Hill
United Kingdom |
25-30 Km/h
Calm
Light Turbulence
Rain, Snow |
Paraglider
Foot |
Advance
Epsilon 8
|
The pilot was aware of deteriorating conditions and opted to top land. They lost control of the paraglider after top landing and were dragged, sustaining injury.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
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1 Jan 2021 |
Male |
38 |
Pilot |
Banbury
United Kingdom |
|
Powered PG
|
Ozone
Freeride
Parajet
Maverick
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The PPG pilot operated the throttle mounted engine kill switch on landing, which failed to stop the engine. Upon inspection, the pilot located a broken wire in the throttle cable, at the location where it is tied to the frame.
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Unhurt |
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31 Dec 2020 |
Male |
61 |
Pilot |
Firle, East Sussex
United Kingdom |
10-15 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
|
Paraglider
Foot |
BGD
Base
|
The pilot misjudged the height of trees on a wooded hillside and skimmed a tree top, catching the emergency parachute handle on a tree branch. The emergency parachute deployed into the tree, turning the paraglider towards the tree. The pilot fell to the ground, sustaining injury.
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Seriously Injured |
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29 Dec 2020 |
Male |
29 |
AP |
Whitby
United Kingdom |
|
Paraglider
|
Skywalk
Tequila 4
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The paraglider pilot activated his accelerator system in flight by pushing the speedbar in the normal manner. The harness end Brummel hooks both snapped in half at the attachment point for the speedbar line. The pilot was able to land without further incident.
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Unhurt |
|
8 Dec 2020 |
Male |
51 |
Pilot |
Portland West
United Kingdom |
25-30 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Ozone
Delta 2
|
The pilot lost control of the paraglider on launch in gusty conditions and was injured whilst trying to regain control of the wing.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
|
|
1 Dec 2020 |
Male |
55 |
CP |
Afton
United Kingdom |
15-20 Km/h
Moderate Turbulence
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Nova
Ion 4
|
The low airtime Club Pilot was attempting to land. He lost control of the paraglider upon touchdown in the moderate breeze and was pulled off his feet, colliding with a fence.
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Seriously Injured |
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28 Nov 2020 |
Male |
0 |
None |
Bulgham
United Kingdom |
20-25 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Team 5
Red
|
The paraglider entered a stall following release of big ears, and the pilot impacted the ground. The paraglider make and model is the subject of a DHV safety notice.
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Seriously Injured |
|
28 Nov 2020 |
Male |
50 |
AP |
Pentland Hills
United Kingdom |
5-10 Km/h
Not Turbulent
|
Speedflyer/Miniwing
Foot |
Phi
Viola
|
The pilot, having misjudged his glide on landing approach, flew towards a gap in a line of trees. He caught a line on a tree, which turned his paraglider into the tree. Lack of visibility caused by flying into the low sun was a contributory factor.
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Unhurt |
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27 Nov 2020 |
Male |
40 |
Pilot |
Whitewool
United Kingdom |
20-25 Km/h
Not Turbulent
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Niviuk
Takoo 4
|
The pilot was using Gin spreaders on their tandem paraglider. The spreaders are designed with extra large loops to take Quickout carabiners. During the flight one Quickout moved its position within the webbing loop, causing an involuntary weightshift effect. The pilot landed without further incident.
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Pilot
Unhurt
Passenger
Unhurt |
|
26 Nov 2020 |
Male |
36 |
Pilot |
Hay Bluff
United Kingdom |
0-5 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
|
Speedflyer/Miniwing
Foot |
Swing
Mirage RS Plus
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The pilot was performing a proximity barrel roll and lost more height in the manoeuvre than expected. They impacted the ground at speed, causing injury.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
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