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| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
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15.04.2015 |
Male
Age:
52
Rating:
Pilot |
Rybury
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Omega 8
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot tried to 360 in front of the hill and pulled on excessive inside brake to avoid the hill. The inside wing stalled and the glider entered a spin. The glider recovered after a 180 degree turn in the direction of the hill. The pilot was fortunate in that he glanced rather than impacted the hill.
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Unhurt |
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15.04.2015 |
Male
Age:
56
Rating:
Pilot |
Dunstable Downs
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
20-25 Km/h |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin Gliders
Sprint EVO
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot was caught out by strengthening wind and was unable to penetrate. Just before touching down, a gust lifted the pilot and dropped him in a bush.
|
Unhurt |
|
09.04.2015 |
Male
Age:
46
Rating:
Cp |
Bradwell
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Launch Type:
Foot |
Immediately after take-off, when Pilot's full weight came on harness straps, one of the buckles burst open. on inspection it had jammed, giving the impression it was properly connected.
|
Unhurt |
|
08.04.2015 |
Male
Rating:
Student |
Tailbridge hill
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
U-Turn
Emotion2
Launch Type:
Foot |
On aborting takeoff, pilot pulled hard on left control causing glider to spin. This swung the pilot towards the ground, unfortunately pilot hit a spikey limestone rock causing puncture to left leg.
|
Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
|
|
08.04.2015 |
Male
Age:
24
Rating:
Pilot |
Tinto South
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Nova
ION 2 light
Launch Type:
Foot |
After kiting glider back up the hill, pilot took of and leg strap came undone. Pilot pulled himself up and carried out gentle bottom landing.
|
Unhurt |
|
08.04.2015 |
Male
Age:
24
Rating:
Pilot |
Tinto South
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Nova
ION 2 light
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot inflated glider with cravat but was unable to prevent take off. Pilot headed away from hill and others but was unable to remove cravat. Pilot was able to bottom land safely.
|
Unhurt |
|
07.04.2015 |
Male
Age:
56
Rating:
Pilot |
Mt Caburn
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence
Front Influence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Skywalk
Tequila 4
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot had mid-air collision in crowded and thermic conditions.
|
Unhurt |
|
07.04.2015 |
Female
Age:
32
Rating:
Pilot |
Bradwell
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Nova
Mentor 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot had airport with 3 axis light aircraft while on glide. Aircraft passed approx 3m above and 15m in front. Pilot landed safely.
|
Unhurt |
|
06.04.2015 |
Male
Age:
52
Rating:
AP |
Monks Down
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
20-25 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Bruce Goldsmith Design
Tala
Launch Type:
Foot |
On approach to a top landing the pilot encountered severe turbulence at low level. the glider suffered a massive asymmetric collapse and then stalled. Pilot impacted heavily.
|
Seriously Injured |
|
06.04.2015 |
Male
Age:
50
Rating:
CP |
Devils Dyke
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Launch Type:
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Pilot entered spiral and collided with the hill.
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Seriously Injured:
Lumbar Spine
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