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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9 Jan 2019 |
Male |
38 |
Pilot |
Lords Seat
United Kingdom |
25-30 Km/h
Moderate Turbulence
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Macpara
Eden 6
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Pilot took off in windy conditions and found the wind was stronger than expected and more off to the west than was ideal. Pilot had to apply increasing amount of speed bar to penetrate and eventually full bar to avoid being blown back over ridge. Pilot then suffered asymmetric collapse and was unable to recover before hitting the ground.
|
Unhurt |
|
3 Jan 2019 |
Female |
56 |
CP |
Herne Bay
United Kingdom |
15-20 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Advance
Pi2
|
Pilot stayed too close to the slope while ridge soaring and drifted sideways, impacting the slope.
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Seriously Injured:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
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2 Jan 2019 |
Male |
43 |
Pilot |
Portland East
United Kingdom |
15-20 Km/h
Calm
Moderate Turbulence
|
Paraglider
Foot |
BGD
Epic
|
Pilot attempted to top land at a cliff top and was caught out by rotor turbulence.
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Seriously Injured:
Lumbar Spine
|
|
1 Jan 2019 |
Male |
51 |
Pilot |
Devil’s Dyke
United Kingdom |
15-20 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Nova
Ion 3 Light
|
Pilot was clipped into his equipment and standing on take-off assessing conditions when another pilot crashed into him.
|
Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
|
|
1 Jan 2019 |
Male |
62 |
Pilot |
Devil's Dyke
United Kingdom |
15-20 Km/h
Calm
Moderate Turbulence
|
Paraglider
Foot |
ICARO
Aqila
|
Having adjusted his approach to avoid another paraglider on the ground the pilot found he was heading for a second pilot on the ground. Pilot was unable to avoid the second pilot and crashed into him.
|
Unhurt |
|
18 Dec 2018 |
Male |
52 |
Pilot |
Lagzira
Morocco |
5-10 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
|
Paraglider
Foot |
BGD
Cure
Advance
Lightness2
|
During forward launch pilot did not notice A line had become caught on rear riser steering loop. Glider suffered asymmetric collapse but pilot was able to recover and land safely.
|
Unhurt |
|
15 Dec 2018 |
Male |
26 |
CP |
Les Diablerets, Glacier 3000
Switzerland |
0-5 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
|
Speedflyer/Miniwing
Foot |
Ozone
Rapi-dos
|
Mini-wing pilot took off but hit ledge that was not visible from take-off. Wing collapsed and pilot fell 140m before coming to rest a further 100m down the snow slope.
|
Seriously Injured |
|
11 Dec 2018 |
Male |
42 |
|
Mount Caburn
United Kingdom |
0-5 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
|
Speedflyer/Miniwing
Foot |
ASKA
One Seven
|
Student clipped the top of a tree while on top to bottom flight and landed heavily.
|
Pilot
Seriously Injured:
Lumbar Spine
Passenger
:
Lumbar Spine
|
|
11 Dec 2018 |
Male |
58 |
CP |
NHGPC
United Kingdom |
0-5 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
|
Paraglider
Winch/vehicle Tow |
Gin
Bolero 5
|
Line break at 20m resulted in glider diving forwards. This was not controlled by the pilot who swung under the glider, which appeared in a stalled state. Pilot landed heavily in a seated position.
|
Seriously Injured |
|
11 Dec 2018 |
Male |
67 |
Pilot |
Nigel's
Morocco |
10-15 Km/h
Calm
Light Turbulence
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Ozone
Buzz Z5
|
Pilot attempted to top land but was too low resulting in a low, hook turn. Pilot injured wrist in cushioning fall.
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Minor Injuries:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
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