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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15 Jun 2018 |
Male |
43 |
CP |
Mount Caburn
United Kingdom |
10-15 Km/h
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Niviuk
Koyot 3
|
Pilot had near miss with another paraglider. The other paraglider suffered a collapse and landed heavily.
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Unhurt:
Cervical Spine
|
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13 Jun 2018 |
Male |
54 |
IPPI 4 |
Mount Caburn sussex
United Kingdom |
5-10 Km/h
Calm
Light Turbulence
|
Paraglider
Foot |
|
Pilot fell while ground handling.
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Minor Injuries:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
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13 Jun 2018 |
Male |
57 |
CP |
Newhaven Cliffs
United Kingdom |
15-20 Km/h
Light Turbulence
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Ozone
Buzz 4
N/a
N/a
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Pilot lost control of glider while attempting to launch in breezy conditions. Pilot was dragged into another glider that was waiting to launch.
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Unhurt |
|
10 Jun 2018 |
Female |
36 |
|
Swanborough
United Kingdom |
5-10 Km/h
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Ozone
Elememt 2
|
Whist ground-handling in a very light wind, the student was picked up by a small dust devil/thermal. She went up about 1.5m and then landed on her side hitting her head on the ground.
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Minor Injuries:
Head Injuries
|
|
10 Jun 2018 |
Male |
49 |
|
Swanborough
United Kingdom |
10-15 Km/h
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence
|
Flexwing Hang Glider
|
Avian
Rio 2
|
Student flew into the slope while attempting to soar. Student was twisting in the harness.
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9 Jun 2018 |
Male |
51 |
CP |
Llantysillio
United Kingdom |
10-15 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Niviuk
Koyot 3
|
Pilot overflew the small landing area due to unexpected lift then ended up worring that he wouldn't manage to cross a fence. Pilot turned left for a hard landing but hit the far side of a ditch with straight legs.
|
Seriously Injured:
Lumbar Spine
|
|
6 Jun 2018 |
Male |
57 |
Pilot |
Corndon
United Kingdom |
15-20 Km/h
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Advance
Sigma 10
|
Pilot attempted a slope landing but caught foot on rock hidden in undergrowth.
|
Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
|
|
3 Jun 2018 |
Male |
27 |
CP |
Clough Head
United Kingdom |
10-15 Km/h
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Advance
Epsilon 8
|
After approximately 40 Minutes of flying pilot felt an increased amount of friction in brake line and the small ceramic keeper ring. On closer inspection of the brake line, it was apparent that it had become worn to the point of the outer sheath failing.
On inspecting the keeper ring, pilot noticed that a small worn area had developed and become sharp which had over time damaged the brake line.
|
Unhurt |
|
2 Jun 2018 |
Male |
51 |
AP |
Milk Hill
United Kingdom |
5-10 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Ozone
Delta 3
|
Pilot made a slope landing but got his foot caught on uneven ground.
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Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
|
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2 Jun 2018 |
Male |
44 |
CP |
Buttermere Festival
United Kingdom |
0-5 Km/h
Calm
Light Turbulence
|
Paraglider
Foot |
Sup Air
Leaf
|
Pilot misjudged landing approach in light wind conditions. Pilot ran out of landing area and collided with a food van and bystander.
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Unhurt |
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