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 flexwing hang glider wings are displayed below in summary form.
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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 |
|
09.11.2013 |
Female
Age:
53
Rating:
AP
Flying Experience:
44 years
6000 hours
|
Darley Moor,
UK
Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Wills Wing
Falcon 3
Launch Type:
Aero Tow |
Pilot released the leader rope from the keel but the rope caught on the tow rope ring and became knotted. Weak link broke and pilot was able to continue the flight.
|
Unhurt |
|
09.10.2013 |
Male
Age:
40
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
30 years
130 hours
|
Woolacombe,
UK
Wind Strength:
25-30 km/h
Conditions:,
Not Turbulent |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Wills Wing
Sport 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
While testing the air the pilot unknowingly became close enough to a naval helicopter to experience turbulence from the rotors. The situation was discussed at club level and later at a meeting with the local squadron.
|
Unhurt |
|
01.09.2013 |
Male
Age:
26
|
Muggery,
UK
Wind Strength:
0-5 km/h
Conditions:,
Not Turbulent |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Airbourne
Fun
Launch Type:
Foot |
Student hung onto top of control frame pulling glider down onto wheels and his knees.
|
Seriously Injured,
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
27.08.2013 |
Male
Age:
57
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
38 years
178 hours
|
Monk's Down,
UK
Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Moderate Turbulence |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Airbourne
Sting
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot miscalculated wind and landed in tailwind on glider wheels. Grazed knees due to wearing shorts.
|
Minor Injuries,
Feet, Legs
|
|
10.08.2013 |
Male
Age:
32
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
18 years
200 hours
|
Long Mynd,
UK
Wind Strength:
20-25 km/h
Conditions:,
Not Turbulent |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Wills Wing
T2C
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot overcorrected final turn and set up oscillation he could not correct before landing Pilot landed heavily on the base bar.
|
Minor Injuries,
Head Injuries
|
|
10.08.2013 |
Male
Age:
38
Rating:
AP
Flying Experience:
29 years
336 hours
|
Ager,
Spain
Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Light Turbulence |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Avian
Evo 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot landed then noticed his parachute had fallen out of the container. Suspects harness had pulled against the handle which had then become detached by a jolt on landing.
|
Unhurt |
|
09.08.2013 |
Male
Age:
40
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
19 years
115 hours
|
Woolacombe,
UK
Wind Strength:
30-35 km/h
Conditions:,
Not Turbulent |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
La Mouette
Sphinx Bi
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot commenced take off run but one wing dropped and stalled as glider took off. Glider turned and landed in bushes.
|
Minor Injuries,
Feet, Legs
|
|
04.08.2013 |
Male
Age:
36
|
Muggery Bottom,
UK
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:,
Not Turbulent |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Airbourne
Fun
Launch Type:
Foot |
Student was flying the glider too slowly and so it did not respond to pilot input. Student landed heavily spraining ankle.
|
Minor Injuries,
Feet, Legs
|
|
30.06.2013 |
Male
Age:
45
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
10 years
2 hours
|
Tehidy Barton,
UK
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:,
Not Turbulent |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Wills Wing
Sport 2
Launch Type:
Winch/vehicle Tow |
During tow launch pilot allowed glider to lift off too early. It then started to drift and the pilot did not correct the turn. Winch backed off and glider nosed in. Pilot did not let go resulting in broken arm.
|
Seriously Injured,
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
08.06.2013 |
Male
Age:
61
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
32 years
500 hours
|
Mam Tor,
UK
Wind Strength:
20-25 km/h
Conditions:
Strong |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Avian
Rio
Launch Type:
Foot |
During 'pre-flight' check the pilot noticed the nut had fallen off the bolt that holds the port side upper and lower wires. The nut could mort be found so the pilot could not fly.
|
Unhurt |
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