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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07.05.2021 |
Female
Age:
29
Rating:
CP |
Milk Hill Bowl
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
20-25 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Moderate Turbulence
Front Influence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Buzz Z4
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot was attempting to top land their paraglider in conditions where the the wind was increasing in strength, and was blown back into a field behind the launch area. On touchdown the pilot was dragged over a fence.
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Minor Injuries:
Pelvis
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02.05.2021 |
Male
Age:
52
Rating:
CP |
Long Mynd
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Niviuk
Hook 5
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot lost control of their paraglider whilst ground handling in thermic conditions. The pilot was dragged over the ground and their emergency parachute was released, but did not inflate.
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Unhurt |
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02.05.2021 |
Male
Age:
59
Rating:
Pilot |
Worcestershire Beacon
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Strong
Strong Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
BGD
Lynx
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot experienced a collapse in turbulent air and was unable to regain full control before impacting the slope.
|
Unhurt |
|
23.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
39
Rating:
Pilot |
Kettle Sings
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Rush 5
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot activated the accelerator by pressing the speed bar which failed when the attachment knot to the bar came undone. The pilot landed safely.
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Unhurt |
|
23.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
29
Rating:
Pilot |
Wrekin
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Air Design
Rise 4
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot set their paraglider up in the lip area of the southeast launch. The pilot started to inflate the wing in the strong conditions. The wing surged and the pilot was lifted and dropped back on the ground whilst attempting to regain control.
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Unhurt |
|
19.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
50
Rating:
CP |
Blease Fell
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
777
K-Light
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot lost control of their paraglider in turbulent conditions when close to the top of the hill soon after launch. The wing experienced an asymmetric collapse and spiralled into the hillside.
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Seriously Injured:
Lumbar Spine
|
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18.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
53
Rating:
Pilot |
Llantysilio
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Mac Para
Elan
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot miss-judged a turn into wind after approaching the hill flying downwind. They collided with the hill in the turn, causing injury.
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Seriously Injured:
Lumbar Spine
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17.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
56
Rating:
Pilot |
Talybont
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence
Leeside |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Rush 5
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot dropped out of a thermal on the lee side of the ridge and experienced a large asymmetric tuck that led to a spiral dive and impact with the lee side slope.
|
Minor Injuries |
|
16.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
35
Rating:
CP |
Bo Peep
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Epsilon 9
Launch Type:
Foot |
The incident pilot was attempting to ground handle in gusty conditions. The pilot lost control of their paraglider and was dragged and lifted in a gust, leading to a heavy landing and injury.
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Minor Injuries:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
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14.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
60
Rating:
CP |
Long Cliff
United Kingdom
Conditions:
Strong
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Mojo 4
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot was soaring in wind of increasing strength and was unable to penetrate into wind without the speed system applied to its maximum. The pilot lost control of their wing following touchdown on the top of the hill and was dragged before regaining control.
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Unhurt |
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