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| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
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12.07.2020 |
Female
Age:
26
Rating:
Pilot |
Forclaz
France
Wind Strength:
20-25 Km/h
Conditions:
Very Strong
Strong Turbulence
Leeside |
Paraglider
Wing:
Air Design
Rise 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot was flying close to the terrain when she flew into a lee side thermal, which caused an asymmetric collapse. There followed a cascade of departures from normal flight, leading to the pilot landing in a tree.
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Unhurt |
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11.07.2020 |
Male
Age:
53
Rating:
CP |
Ringstead Bay
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Airwave
Unknown
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot misjudged height in a glide from cliffs to ridge and impacted a tree.
|
Minor Injuries:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
11.07.2020 |
Male
Age:
61
Rating:
AP |
Llangollen
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
20-25 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Rigid Hang Glider
Wing:
A.I.R
Atos C
Launch Type:
Foot |
The left wingtip contacted the ground prior to take-off. In flight, the pilot noticed that left turns led to tip stall and incipient spin. Upon landing the pilot found the lower hinge on the outermost permanently attached rib had failed, leading to the untensioning of the outer rib.
|
Unhurt |
|
11.07.2020 |
Male
Age:
60
Rating:
Pilot |
Harting Down
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Iota
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot attempted to clear a knot, inadvertently inducing a spin. The glider descended vertically and the pilot impacted the ground with force.
|
Seriously Injured |
|
08.07.2020 |
Male
Age:
58
Rating:
CP |
Mappleton
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Mac Para
Eden 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot induced a roll which he wasn't able to correct before impacting the hill.
|
Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
|
|
27.06.2020 |
Female
Age:
53
Rating:
Pilot |
Filey
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Nova
Mentor 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
The paraglider's wingtip contacted a flagpole when the pilot was on landing approach, causing damage to the flagpole.
|
Unhurt |
|
24.06.2020 |
Male
Age:
42
Rating:
CP |
Pinnacle Hill East
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Sigma 8
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot undertook a manoeuvre that led to him being lee side of a spine backed ridge. His paraglider experienced collapses in rotor before the pilot landed on the lee side of the hill.
|
Unhurt |
|
24.06.2020 |
Male
Age:
50
Rating:
Pilot |
Malvern Kettle Sings
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
20-25 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin
Explorer
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot lost control of the paraglider on launch in gusty conditions and was inadvertently lifted into the air with a full riser twist that he was able to correct once airborne.
|
Unhurt |
|
23.06.2020 |
Male
Rating:
Not a BHPA member |
Mere Rifle Range
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
BGD
Unknown
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot was attempting to reverse launch in strong conditions and noticed the wing had a cravat. In trying the clear the cravat, he collided with a barbed wire fence.
|
Minor Injuries |
|
23.06.2020 |
Male
Age:
63
Rating:
Pilot |
Hill Farm
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin
Sprint 3
Launch Type:
Winch/vehicle Tow |
|
Unhurt |
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