Incident reports are available in summary form for the following wing types:
Incident reports for other wings are displayed below in summary form.
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Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
05.05.2018 |
Male
Age: 57
Rating: Pilot parascending tow |
South Cerney United Kingdom
Wind Strength: 0-5 Km/h
Conditions: Calm Not Turbulent |
Other
Wing: Eiffe Classic
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot allowed glider to overfly him on tow launch and was dragged onto shoulder. Tow was aborted by driver.
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Minor Injuries: Hands, Arms, Shoulder
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03.09.2017 |
Female
Age: 13
Rating: Trainee |
Barton Airfield United Kingdom
Wind Strength: 10-15 Km/h Not Turbulent |
Other
Wing: Waterbird Mistral
Launch Type:
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Pilot became detached from tow line as drogue chute failed in strengthening wind. Pilot landed safely.
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Unhurt |
02.06.2017 |
Male
Age: 52
Rating: None |
Fly Sussex Shop United Kingdom |
Other
Wing:
Launch Type:
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Student had epileptic seizure while waiting to go out training.
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Minor Injuries |
19.09.2015 |
Female
Rating: Trainee |
City Airport & Heliport Manchester United Kingdom |
Other
Wing: Waterbird M
Launch Type: Winch/vehicle Tow |
At some point between a first and second flight one of the harness connectors had become detached. On laughing the pilot went off to one side and the launch was aborted. Pilot landed heavily from 3m.
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Minor Injuries: Thoracic Spine
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24.07.2013 |
Male
Age: 48
Rating: Pilot |
Sywell Aerodrome United Kingdom
Wind Strength: 15-20 Km/h Not Turbulent |
Other
Wing: Airglow Human Powered
Launch Type: Foot |
Pilot launch aircraft but it went off line despite rudder input from pilot. Aircraft struck parked light aircraft but no damage caused. Slight damage to Airglow craft.
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Unhurt |
13.07.2013 |
Male
Age: 57
Rating: CP |
Chetwynd United Kingdom
Wind Strength: 15-20 Km/h
Conditions: Strong |
Other
Wing: Harley 280E
Launch Type: Winch/vehicle Tow |
Pilot began landing flare too high and glider stalled dumping pilot on his back.
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Minor Injuries: Lumbar Spine
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13.07.2013 |
Male
Age: 36 |
North Luffenham Airfield United Kingdom
Wind Strength: 15-20 Km/h
Conditions: Moderate Light Turbulence |
Other
Wing: Ascent International Waterbird
Launch Type:
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One of the ground crew was knocked over unconscious as the canopy came up off the ground.
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Minor Injuries |
14.07.2012 |
Male
Age: 54
Rating: Pilot |
Lasham United Kingdom |
Other
Wing: Barford Betterfly
Engine: Brooks William
Launch Type: Powered |
During 'human powered' flight, joystick assembly became detached. Aircraft crash from 2m.
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Unhurt |
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Last updated: 25 February 2021
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