Incident reports for paraglider wings are displayed below in summary form.
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| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
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24.08.2002 |
Male
Age:
46
Rating:
Club Pilot |
Bell Hill
Wind Strength:
0-8 km/h
Conditions:
Variable |
Paraglider
Wing:
Edel
Atlas
Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse) |
Brake lines discovered to be worn where they pass through pulley.
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24.08.2002 |
Male
Age:
46
Rating:
Club Pilot |
Bell Hill
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-8 km/h
Conditions:
Variable |
Paraglider
Wing:
Edel
Atlas
Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse) |
Pilot almost dragged whilst attempting to launch.
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24.08.2002 |
Male
Rating:
Advanced Pilot |
The Blorenge
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h
Conditions:
Variable |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin
Oasis
Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse) |
Whilst thermal soaring tha canopy entered a spin which the pilot didnt immediately recognise. The pilot countered the turn by braking the opposite wing causing the canopy to stall. With insufficient height for recovery the pilot threw his parachute.
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20.08.2002 |
Male
Age:
43
Rating:
Club Pilot |
Sourton
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h
Conditions:
Gusts |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Octane
Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse) |
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FR TIBIA, FR FIBULA, (FRACTURE BELOW THE KNEE AND SPIRAL FRACTURE ABOVE THE ANKLE). |
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18.08.2002 |
Male
Age:
40
Rating:
Club Pilot |
Nont Sarah
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
24-32 km/h
Conditions:
Variable |
Paraglider
Wing:
Windtech
Sepk
Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse) |
Model aircraft collided with the paragliders lines causing a permanent asymmetric collapse. The pilot was able to land safely.
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18.08.2002 |
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Mod North Luffenham
United Kingdom |
Paraglider
Wing:
Launch Type:
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During vehicle tow launch the Land Rover struck a concealed concrete block causing tensio reader to be propelled forward striking his cheek.
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LH face bruised Cheek bone |
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18.08.2002 |
Male
Age:
66 |
North Luffenham
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-8 km/h
Conditions:
Variable |
Paraglider
Wing:
Harley
988
Launch Type:
Vehicle/Boat Tow |
Students feet slipped forward on landing resulting in him landing on his backside.
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Pulled back Muscles |
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15.08.2002 |
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Muggery Bottom
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
8-16 km/h
Conditions:
Smooth/Steady |
Paraglider
Wing:
Launch Type:
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Student dislocated shoulder whilst pracising PLF.
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dislocated shoulder |
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14.08.2002 |
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Muggery
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
8-16 km/h
Conditions:
Smooth/Steady |
Paraglider
Wing:
Apco
Prima
Launch Type:
Foot (Forward) |
Student jumped into the seat whilst launching, slipped and fell over.
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Suspected twisted ankle |
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13.08.2002 |
Female
Age:
43
Rating:
Club Pilot |
Beer Head
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
8-16 km/h
Conditions:
Variable |
Paraglider
Wing:
Launch Type:
Foot (Forward) |
Pilot flying in the presence of orographic cloud encountered rising air that she found difficult to exit. Managed to lose height by applying speed bar and big ears. .
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