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| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
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23.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
37
Rating:
CP |
Mount Caburn
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Unknown
Unknown
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot crash landed in a deep water ditch sustaining injuries to his legs. Pilot was rescued by other pilots as he was in danger of drowning.
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Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
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19.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
53
Rating:
Pilot |
Montmin
France
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Epsilon 8
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot took off and encountered stronger than expected head wind. Pilot was then unable to reach intended landing fields resulting in an unplanned landing. Pilot turned into wind too late and collided with slope.
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Seriously Injured:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
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18.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
61 |
Forclaz
France
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Iota
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot suffered asymmetric collapse shortly after launching. The glider turned 180 degrees with no obvious pilot input and crashed into the hillside.
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Seriously Injured |
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15.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
43
Rating:
CP |
Mount Caburn
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Niviuk
Koyot 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot had near miss with another paraglider. The other paraglider suffered a collapse and landed heavily.
|
Unhurt:
Cervical Spine
|
|
13.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
54
Rating:
IPPI 4 |
Mount Caburn sussex
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot fell while ground handling.
|
Minor Injuries:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
13.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
57
Rating:
CP |
Newhaven Cliffs
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Buzz 4
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot lost control of glider while attempting to launch in breezy conditions. Pilot was dragged into another glider that was waiting to launch.
|
Unhurt |
|
10.06.2018 |
Female
Age:
36 |
Swanborough
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Elememt 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Whist ground-handling in a very light wind, the student was picked up by a small dust devil/thermal. She went up about 1.5m and then landed on her side hitting her head on the ground.
|
Minor Injuries:
Head Injuries
|
|
09.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
51
Rating:
CP |
Llantysillio
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Niviuk
Koyot 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot overflew the small landing area due to unexpected lift then ended up worring that he wouldn't manage to cross a fence. Pilot turned left for a hard landing but hit the far side of a ditch with straight legs.
|
Seriously Injured:
Lumbar Spine
|
|
06.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
57
Rating:
Pilot |
Corndon
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Sigma 10
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot attempted a slope landing but caught foot on rock hidden in undergrowth.
|
Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
|
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03.06.2018 |
Male
Age:
27
Rating:
CP |
Clough Head
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Epsilon 8
Launch Type:
Foot |
After approximately 40 Minutes of flying pilot felt an increased amount of friction in brake line and the small ceramic keeper ring. On closer inspection of the brake line, it was apparent that it had become worn to the point of the outer sheath failing.
On inspecting the keeper ring, pilot noticed that a small worn area had developed and become sharp which had over time damaged the brake line.
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Unhurt |
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