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 |
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14.07.2002 |
Male
Age:
53
Rating:
P
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Metfield,
UK
Wind Strength:
8-16 km/h
Conditions:
Smooth/Steady |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Avian
Java 155
Launch Type:
Winch Tow |
Whilst releasing from a tow launch the tow release pin penetrated the pilots gloveless finger - the pilot had his hand in a position in front of the release which he operated with his palm.
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Deep cut to the finger, |
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13.07.2002 |
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North Luffenham,
UK
Wind Strength:
8-16 km/h
Conditions:
Thermic |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Sportlite
396
Launch Type:
Vehicle/Boat Tow |
Pilot was nable to complete the final turn into wind during the landing approach due to insufficient height - landed cross wind falling onto the passenger.
|
Bruise. |
|
10.07.2002 |
Male
Age:
36
Rating:
P
|
Merthyr,
UK
Wind Strength:
24-32 km/h
Conditions:
Thermic |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Solar Wings
Rumour 1 |
Inexperienced pilot was inadvertently turned by turbulent air whilst ridge soaring. With insufficient airspeed the pilot was unable to correct the turn which resulted in a collision with the hill.
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Soft tissue- facial, bruised hand & ribs, concussion, unconscious for approx 5 min, air helicopter to myrtha hospital |
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07.07.2002 |
|
Tailbridge,
UK
Wind Strength:
40-48 km/h
Conditions:
Gusts |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Launch Type:
Foot (Forward) |
Non member attempted 360 degree turn following launch - insufficient height resulted in him impacting the hill.
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24.06.2002 |
Female
Age:
38
Rating:
CP
|
Westbury,
UK
Wind Strength:
24-32 km/h
Conditions:
Thermic |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
La Mouette Topless
Launch Type:
Foot (Assisted) |
Pilot attempting to top land in strong conditions struggled to turn the glider into wind whilst on the downwind leg. She tried apply more force by putting her feet onto the bottom bar, before returning to prone. She impacted the ground i the final turn.
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23.06.2002 |
Male
Age:
64
Rating:
CP
|
Long Mynd,
UK
Wind Strength:
24-32 km/h
Conditions:
Thermic |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Magic : Kiss
Launch Type:
Foot (Forward) |
Whilst attempting to top land in gusty conditions the pilot flew the downwind leg with insufficient airspeed. This resulted in him having difficulty turning back into wind. The pilot landed cross wind on a road behind the landing area.
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Unconscious > 1hr/ face helicopter to shrewsbury royal hospital, head & neck |
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23.06.2002 |
Male
Age:
46
Rating:
P
|
Kimmeridge,
UK |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Airwave
Magic 4 |
During daily inspection the pilot discovered the nut attaching the cross tube to the leading edge was loose with the thread well worn.
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23.06.2002 |
Male
Age:
40
Rating:
CP
|
Darley Moor,
UK
Wind Strength:
8-16 km/h
Conditions:
Variable |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Moyes
Ventura
Launch Type:
Winch Tow |
During tow launch the pilot heard a thud followed by the glider pitching nose down. The pilot couldnt find his reserve parachute handle and impacted the ground heavily. He then discovered that his parachute had accidentally deployed during the launch.
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Bruised left leg and back; to casualty at cottage hospital- buxton |
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23.06.2002 |
Male
Age:
59
Rating:
CP
|
Woolacombe,
UK
Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h
Conditions:
Smooth/Steady |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Moyes
Xtralite
Launch Type:
Foot (Forward) |
No details.
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Concussion, bruises, cut lip & tongue and chipped tooth |
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20.06.2002 |
Male
Age:
46
Rating:
P
|
Kimmeridge,
UK
Wind Strength:
24-32 km/h
Conditions:
Gusts |
Flexwing Hang Glider
Wing:
Airwave
Magic 4
Launch Type:
Foot (Forward) |
Following launch the pilot was unable to assume the prone position in the harness. Upon later inspection he discovered that the internal harness chord had broken.
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