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 paraglider wings are displayed below in summary form.
The BHPA incident reports database is fully searchable. To refine your search you can specify a particular wing type and select "or" or "and". For example, if you want to search for paraglider incidents at Hay Bluff, for best search results select paraglider from the drop down list and the "and" option.
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 |
|
19.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
50
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
5 years
60 hours
(10 hours)
|
Blease Fell,
UK
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.
|
Seriously Injured,
Lumbar Spine
|
|
18.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
53
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
8 years
814 hours
(26 hours)
|
Llantysilio,
UK
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.
|
Seriously Injured,
Lumbar Spine
|
|
17.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
56
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
24 years
300 hours
(20 hours)
|
Talybont,
UK
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
Flying Experience:
3 years
2 hours
(2 hours)
|
Bo Peep,
UK
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.
|
Minor Injuries,
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
14.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
60
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
8 years
|
Long Cliff,
UK
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.
|
Unhurt |
|
14.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
68
Rating:
AP
Flying Experience:
36 years
1500 hours
(9 hours)
|
Parlick West,
UK
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:,
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Swift 5
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot top landed in a fresh wind and was dragged. They were unable to control the paraglider after touchdown as a plastic buckle on their glove had caught and become entangled with the speed system line.
|
Unhurt |
|
11.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
52
Rating:
AP
Flying Experience:
8 years
222 hours
(5 hours)
|
Leckhampton Hill,
UK
Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h
Conditions:
Calm,
Strong Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Xi
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot launched in turbulent conditions and lost control of the wing in sinking air whilst attempting to top land.
|
Unhurt |
|
11.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
34
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
3 years
65 hours
(65 hours)
|
Firle,
UK
Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h
Conditions:,
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Pi3
Launch Type:
Foot |
Mid air collision between model aircraft and paraglider. The paraglider pilot was uninjured and performed a safe top landing.
|
Unhurt |
|
11.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
51
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
6 years
57 hours
(40 hours)
|
Firle,
UK
Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Swift 5
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot launched in a lull in-between gust fronts and used the speed system to avoid being blown back. On touchdown the pilot lost control of the wing and was dragged and flipped over, landing on their head.
|
Unhurt |
|
04.04.2021 |
Male
Age:
57
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
4 years
60 hours
(5 hours)
|
Ringsted,
UK
Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Buzz 4
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot made a large control input on landing and induced a spin.
|
Pilot:
Unhurt
Passenger:
Unhurt |
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