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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26.08.2015 |
Male
Age:
40
Rating:
Swiss Licence |
Le Chalvet
France
Wind Strength:
20-25 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Strong Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Enzo 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot was flying using speed bar when the glider suffered a large frontal collapse. Pilot assessed the collapse as not recoverable given his altitude and so deployed his parachute. Pilot landed safely in trees.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
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18.08.2015 |
Male
Age:
67
Rating:
CP |
Devils Dyke
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Mojo 4
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot was forced to take avoiding action by another paraglider pilot who refused to give way while ridge soaring. Pilot, who refused to give his name, said he didn't give way as he didn't want to drop out the lift band.
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Unhurt |
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17.08.2015 |
Male
Age:
51
Rating:
P |
Rhossili
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Bi Beta 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
Immediately after launch a loud 'crack' was heard from the right side spreader bar. The pilot made an immediate bottom landing. On inspection the plastic bar inside the Advance rigid spreader had snapped though it remained encased in the fabric sheath.
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Pilot
Unhurt
Passenger
Unhurt |
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17.08.2015 |
Male
Age:
47
Rating:
Pilot |
Blorenge
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Bi Beta 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilots misjudged approach and landed on the bank of a river. Luckily the glider over flew them and landed on the grass bank.
|
Pilot
Unhurt
Passenger
Unhurt |
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15.08.2015 |
Male
Age:
65
Rating:
Pilot |
Devils Dyke
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin Gliders
Carrera
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot had mid-air collision with a hang glider having failed to see the glider until too late. Gliders touched wing tips and both were able to land safely.
|
Unhurt |
|
15.08.2015 |
Male
Age:
53
Rating:
Pilot |
Witchieknowe
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Conditions:
Strong |
Paraglider
Wing:
Sky Paragliders
Atis
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot was caught by strong thermic cycle while grouhdhandling causing swift body rotation leading to twisted knee and minor injury. Able to depower wing and regain control without getting dragged. Packed up and walked off hill.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
|
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12.08.2015 |
Male
Age:
62
Rating:
Pilot |
BoPeep
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
25-30 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Buzz 4
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot misjudged wind speed on top landing and landed backwards. Pilot on one side of barbed wire fence and glider on the other. No damage to either.
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Unhurt |
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12.08.2015 |
Male
Age:
53
Rating:
CP |
Kobala
Slovenia
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Not Turbulent
Front Influence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin Gliders
Atlas
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot misjudged approach and ran out of landing area forcing a turn at low level.
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Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
|
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08.08.2015 |
Male
Age:
52
Rating:
CP with sub 20 qualification |
Disgwylfa Fawr
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Strong Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
U-Turn
Thriller
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot failed to control a wingover performed at low level. Pilot managed to steer the wing to prevent 'head on' impact with the hill but landed heavily.
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Seriously Injured:
Pelvis
|
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08.08.2015 |
Male
Age:
54
Rating:
Pilot |
Eyam Edge
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
20-25 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Rush
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot felt glider surge forward and so applied full brake. Glider stalled and pilot landed heavily.
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Seriously Injured:
Thoracic Spine
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