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 |
04.11.2018 |
Male
Age: 59
Rating: P
Flying Experience: 40 years 631 hours (31 hours)
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Beachy Head, UK
Wind Strength: 15-20 km/h
Conditions: Calm, Not Turbulent |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing: Avian Evo3
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot avoided usual top landing area due to paraglider activity. Pilot ended up downwind of a bank on approach and was caught by low level turbulence. Pilot landed heavily.
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Seriously Injured, Hands, Arms, Shoulder
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28.10.2018 |
Male
Age: 63
Rating: P
Flying Experience: 18 years 238 hours (30 hours)
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Bir, India
Wind Strength: 5-10 km/h
Conditions: Moderate, Light Turbulence, Leeside |
Paraglider
Wing: BGD Punk
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot was caught in turbulence while ridge soaring. Glider suffered asymmetric collapse then cascade. Pilot deployed parachute, which did not fully deploy. Pilot landed through trees, avoiding serious injury.
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Unhurt |
27.10.2018 |
Male
Age: 28
Rating: CP
Flying Experience: 8 years 400 hours
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Maiden Castle, UK
Wind Strength: 20-25 km/h
Conditions: Calm, Light Turbulence |
Speedflyer/Miniwing
Wing: Niviuk Zion
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot initiated 360 degree turn but without sufficient height to recover from the manoeuvre before impacting the slope. Pilot impacted the slope at speed.
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Seriously Injured |
24.10.2018 |
Male
Age: 54
Rating: AP
Flying Experience: 20 years 632 hours (20 hours)
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Hay Bluff NW, UK
Wind Strength: 20-25 km/h
Conditions: Calm, Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing: Advance Alpha 6
Launch Type: Foot |
While soaring in "top-end" wind conditions the pilot discovered he had routed his two buckle harness and leg straps through his speed bar foot loop. This rendered the speed system inoperable.
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Unhurt |
24.10.2018 |
Male
Flying Experience: 6 years
|
Hay Bluff, UK
Wind Strength: 15-20 km/h
Conditions:, Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing: Advance Alpha 5
Launch Type: Foot |
During reverse ground handling training, the student pilot released the brakes during the "wall building" stage. The glider then inflated right wing tip first and quickly rose up and to the student's right hand side, pulling him onto his side.
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Minor Injuries, Feet, Legs
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20.10.2018 |
Male
Age: 50
Rating: CP
Flying Experience: 10 years 15 hours (1 hours)
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NHGPC, UK
Wind Strength: 5-10 km/h
Conditions: Calm, Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing: Swing Arcus
Launch Type: Winch/vehicle Tow |
Pilot spun glider having taken a wrap and induced a turn. Glider then entered cascade, which was not controlled by the pilot. Pilot deployed parachute but at too low an altitude for it to be effective.
|
Unhurt |
18.10.2018 |
Male
Age: 43
Flying Experience: 10 years 35 hours (3 hours)
|
Col de la Forclaz, France
Wind Strength: 5-10 km/h
Conditions: Calm, Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing: ICARO Cyber 4
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot had mid-air collision with another paraglider pilot while thermalling. Other pilot was flying soaring beats. Both pilots landed in trees in front of take-off uninjured.
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Minor Injuries |
05.10.2018 |
Male
Age: 62
Rating: P
Flying Experience: 10 years 165 hours (25 hours)
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Lavante launch, Spain
Wind Strength: 10-15 km/h
Conditions:, Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing: Niviuk Hook 3
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot reverse launched successfully but was then lifted by a gust and pushed back over launch. Pilot collided with a rigged hang glider.
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Unhurt |
03.10.2018 |
Male
Age: 48
Rating: CP
Flying Experience: 6 years 7 hours (7 hours)
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Westbury White Horse, UK
Wind Strength: 20-25 km/h
Conditions:, Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing: Ozone Buzz Z5
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot launched but was unable to penetrate into wind. Pilot landed but stumbled and was dragged into a bench at the top of the hill.
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Minor Injuries |
30.09.2018 |
Male
Age: 36
Rating: CP
Flying Experience: 7 years
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Devils Dyke, UK
Wind Strength: 10-15 km/h
Conditions: Calm, Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing: Unknown
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot had mid-air collision with another paraglider. Pilot's wing collapsed and he landed heavily.
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Seriously Injured |
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