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| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
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31.10.2012 |
Male
Age:
49
Rating:
AP |
Bir
India
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Independence
Pioneer
Launch Type:
Foot |
While gliding on full speed bar the pilot had mid air collision with Griffon vulture which became entangled in glider lines. Glider stalled and after attempting to dislodge bird pilot deployed parachute. Bird fell away and pilot landed in 35m pine tree. Pilot climbed down uninjured.
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Unhurt |
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20.10.2012 |
Male
Age:
60 |
Legzira Bowl
Morocco
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Alpha 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
Student launched but drifted to right and hit foot on large rock.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
|
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20.10.2012 |
Male
Age:
27
Rating:
CP |
Fair Snape Fell
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
30-35 Km/h
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin Gliders
Bolero 4
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot was lifted off the ground facing the wrong direction while attempting to launch in strong winds. Pilot failed to control the glider before it turned and impacted the hill.
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Seriously Injured:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
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09.10.2012 |
Male
Age:
61
Rating:
Pilot |
Palmorat
Spain
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Strong
Strong Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Rush 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot suffered frontal collapse that dived in front. Glider recovered with 50% cravat. Glider began to spiral so pilot deployed parachute. Parachute did not open and rotated around pilot. Parachute opened a little just before pilot impacted.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
|
|
06.10.2012 |
Male
Age:
43
Rating:
CP |
Hill Farm
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h |
Paraglider
Wing:
Not recorded
Launch Type:
Winch/vehicle Tow |
Pilot was being winched when weak link broke at 10m. Pilot landed heavily on feet then back.
|
Seriously Injured:
Lumbar Spine
|
|
15.09.2012 |
Male
Age:
44 |
Rhossili
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
20-25 Km/h
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Airwave
Harmony
Launch Type:
Foot |
Student launched glider but then stumbled and fell over on to outstretched arm.
|
Seriously Injured:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
14.09.2012 |
Male
Age:
45
Rating:
CP |
St Vincent
France
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin Gliders
Sprint
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot attempted top landing but did not have sufficient height and landed with tail wind. Heavy impact.
|
Seriously Injured:
Lumbar Spine
|
|
08.09.2012 |
Male
Age:
50
Rating:
AP |
Golden Ball
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin Gliders
Boomerang X
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot suffered symmetric collapse at low level and was not able to fully recover glider before hitting the ground in a slow turn. Glider fell over tree.
|
Unhurt |
|
08.09.2012 |
Male
Age:
59 |
Muggery
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Mojo 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Student failed to flare correctly and sat down on landing twisting ankle.
|
Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
|
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04.09.2012 |
Male
Age:
40 |
Bell Hill
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Apco
Tetra
Launch Type:
Foot |
Student put foot down hole obscured by long grass on landing.
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Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
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