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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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31 Aug 2020 |
Male |
56 |
AP |
Stanage
United Kingdom |
10-15 Km/h
Moderate
Very Strong Turbulence
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Paraglider
Foot |
Gin
Leopard
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The paraglider suffered an asymmetric collapse that led to a cravat. The wing entered an autorotation and the pilot deployed his emergency parachute.
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Minor Injuries:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
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17 Aug 2020 |
Male |
71 |
Pilot rated |
Eype
United Kingdom |
15-20 Km/h
Calm
Front Influence |
Paraglider
Foot |
Swing
Arcus RS
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The pilot was attempting to top land and experienced a large asymmetric collapse during a rapid change in wind direction. The pilot was unable to regain full control and crashed near the front of the cliff.
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Unhurt |
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12 Aug 2020 |
Male |
52 |
AP |
Mam Tor
United Kingdom |
10-15 Km/h
Calm
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Paraglider
Foot |
UP
Trango X-Race
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The pilot took avoiding action to prevent an aerial collision with another paraglider.
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Unhurt |
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8 Aug 2020 |
Male |
56 |
Pilot |
Mercury
United Kingdom |
15-20 Km/h
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence
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Paraglider
Foot |
Ozone
Mantra 4
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The pilot's wing was initially seen on the edge of a stall with the pilot making control inputs. The pilot impacted the ground and was evacuated to hospital.
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Seriously Injured |
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3 Aug 2020 |
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37 |
CP |
Baba Dag
Turkey |
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Paraglider
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Advance
Alpha 5
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The wind direction changed during acceleration phase of the pilot's launch. The pilot was unable to stop the take-off run and collided with a low wall below the launch area.
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Seriously Injured |
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23 Jul 2020 |
Male |
56 |
Pilot |
Thurnham
United Kingdom |
20-25 Km/h
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence
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Paraglider
Foot |
Gradient
Aspen 2 Freestyle
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The pilot made a slope landing touch down but was then hoisted back into the air in thermic conditions. the wing suffered a large asymmetric collapse and the pilot impacted the ground.
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Seriously Injured |
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22 Jul 2020 |
Male |
48 |
CP |
Woolacombe
United Kingdom |
10-15 Km/h
Calm
Light Turbulence
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Paraglider
Foot |
Nova
Ion 3
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The pilot was on a soaring beat that had a downwind element as the wind direction had changed. The pilot lost height and was unable to run off the speed as he hit the ground.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
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20 Jul 2020 |
Male |
44 |
CP |
Devils Dyke
United Kingdom |
5-10 Km/h
Calm
Light Turbulence
Front Influence |
Paraglider
Foot |
UP
Makalu 4
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The pilot clipped the wing of another thermalling paraglider pilot, causing entanglement with the other's rear lines. They separated and landed.
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Unhurt |
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19 Jul 2020 |
Male |
43 |
CP |
Mam Tor NW
United Kingdom |
20-25 Km/h
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence
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Paraglider
Foot |
Sol
Atmus 2
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The pilot attempted a low turn into wind on landing approach and stalled the paraglider, resulting in a hard landing.
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Minor Injuries |
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19 Jul 2020 |
Female |
47 |
Pilot |
Pleney
France |
0-5 Km/h
Not Turbulent
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Speedflyer/Miniwing
Foot |
Swing
Mirage (Mk.1)
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The pilot tripped whilst running off the landing and fell, causing injury.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
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Incident reports (informal investigations) last updated: 22 September 2020 at 05:45:10 AM
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