Incident reports received by the BHPA are available in summary form on this page. If you're looking for reports of formal investigations undertaken in the case of a serious incident, please visit our Incident Reports (formal investigations) page.
Incident reports for all wing types are displayed below in summary form.
The BHPA incident reports database is fully searchable. To refine your search you can specify a particular wing type and select "or" or "and". For example, if you want to search for paraglider incidents at Hay Bluff, for best search results select paraglider from the drop down list and the "and" option.
If available, total hours flown and hours flown in the previous six months are included below, with the latter displayed in brackets.
| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
|
30.06.2023 |
Male
Age:
68
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
38 years
350 hours
(5 hours)
|
Devils Dyke,
UK
Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Not Turbulent |
Rigid Hang Glider
Wing:
A.I.R
VQ
Launch Type:
Foot |
While attempting a bottom landing pilot did not maintain sufficient air speed to flare fully, causing the gliders base bar to be caught by the long grass and nose in.
|
Seriously Injured,
Head Injuries
|
|
23.06.2023 |
Male
Age:
72
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
45 years
1000 hours
(10 hours)
|
The Reds,
UK
Wind Strength:
20-25 km/h
Conditions:,
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Swing
NYOS RS
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot made approach in strong winds and spun the glider, landing heavily.
|
Minor Injuries,
Lumbar Spine
|
|
22.06.2023 |
Female
Age:
65
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
22 years
980 hours
(34 hours)
|
Devil's Dyke,
UK
Wind Strength:
0-5 km/h
Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Phi
Allegro
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot took off in light conditions but found themselves parachutal in sinking air, landing heavily. Pilot was informed that the air had changed significantly after they had taken off.
|
Seriously Injured,
Lumbar Spine
|
|
21.06.2023 |
Male
Age:
53
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
23 years
|
UK |
|
During a repack it was noted that the Gin Genie X Lite lower zipper on the emergency parachute container system had moved up towards the deployment handle. This meant the parachute could not be deployed.
|
Unhurt |
|
17.06.2023 |
Male
Age:
35
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
3 years
140 hours
(50 hours)
|
La Clusaz,
France
Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h
Conditions:
Strong,
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
777
R-light 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot had frontal collapse while on XC which developed into a cascade. Pilot deployed parachute but landed on rocks.
|
Seriously Injured |
|
16.06.2023 |
Male
Age:
56
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
7 years
250 hours
(25 hours)
|
Coniston Old Man,
UK
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:
Strong,
Strong Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Phi
Allegro light
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot launched from Lake District mountain. Initial climb weakened and pilot found themselves tracking downwind along the ridge. Pilot then encountered severe turbulence with the wing fully collapsing and the pilot hitting the ground before being able to deploy their parachute.
|
Seriously Injured,
Cervical Spine
|
|
14.06.2023 |
Male
Age:
33
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
2 years
20 hours
(15 hours)
|
White Horse,
UK
Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h
Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
BGD
EPIC
Launch Type:
Foot |
The Pilot came out of a thermal and was flying downwind, top landed with the slope of hill on his left hand side, his legs were down and the wing overflew him his left arm was seen to impact the ground fully extended.
|
Seriously Injured,
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
14.06.2023 |
Male
Age:
62
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
5 years
72 hours
(10 hours)
|
France
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Strong Turbulence,
Leeside |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Rush 6
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot encountered severe turbulence while flying in north wind in Annecy. Lines and risers became twisted so pilot deployed emergency parachute. Pilot landed safely through trees
|
Unhurt |
|
14.06.2023 |
Male
Age:
73
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
46 years
|
Pontlottyn,
UK |
Paraglider
Wing:
Nova
Mentor 5 Lite
Launch Type:
Foot |
During pre-flight inspection pilot noticed main A2 line was damaged where it attached to the Maillon connector. Pilot ordered new line and on fitting noticed adjacent line was also damaged. Further inspection showed a sharp irregularity on the upper, inside curve of the Maillon.
|
|
|
13.06.2023 |
Male
Age:
60
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
7 years
140 hours
(15 hours)
|
East side of Dodd Fell,
UK
Wind Strength:
30-35 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Moderate Turbulence |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Avian
Rio 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot misjudged wind speed on approach for top landing and got caught behind the peak of the hill. Pilot landed heavily in rotor turbulence.
|
Minor Injuries |
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