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| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
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10.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
49 |
Swanborough
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Avian
Rio 2
Launch Type:
|
Student flew into the slope while attempting to soar. Student was twisting in the harness.
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Unhurt |
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10.06.2018 |
Female
Age:
36 |
Swanborough
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Elememt 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
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
|
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09.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
51
Rating:
CP |
Llantysillio
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Niviuk
Koyot 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
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
|
|
06.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
57
Rating:
Pilot |
Corndon
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Sigma 10
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot attempted a slope landing but caught foot on rock hidden in undergrowth.
|
Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
|
|
03.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
27
Rating:
CP |
Clough Head
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Epsilon 8
Launch Type:
Foot |
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 |
|
02.06.2018 |
Male
Rating:
Pilot |
Barton Airfield
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Element 2
Launch Type:
Winch/vehicle Tow |
Pilot stalled glider on approach to landing resulting in an asymmetric collapse. The glider recovered allowing the pilot to land but the glider landed on a bush.
|
Unhurt |
|
02.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
67
Rating:
Pilot |
Barton Airfield
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Element 2
Launch Type:
Winch/vehicle Tow |
Pilot had asymmetric collapse at approx 30m and landed between bushes outside of the airfield.
|
Unhurt |
|
02.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
44
Rating:
CP |
Buttermere Festival
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Sup Air
Leaf
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot misjudged landing approach in light wind conditions. Pilot ran out of landing area and collided with a food van and bystander.
|
Unhurt |
|
02.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
51
Rating:
AP |
Milk Hill
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Delta 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot made a slope landing but got his foot caught on uneven ground.
|
Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
|
|
01.06.2018 |
Female
Age:
33
Rating:
Qualified Pilot |
Poniente
Spain
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Alpha 6
Launch Type:
Foot |
Low airtime Pilot struck power lines while making landing approach.
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Seriously Injured |
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