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| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
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10.07.2016 |
Male
Age:
44
Rating:
CP |
Chabre
France
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Swift 4
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot left the turn into wind late and landed approx 8m from a main road and parallel to it. Pilot suffered asymmetric collapse on finals.
Turbulence from passing traffic could have been a contributing factor.
|
Seriously Injured |
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06.07.2016 |
Male
Age:
44
Rating:
Pilot |
Frocester
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Mantra M4
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot was flying in light thermic conditions and encountered sinking air over an area of trees. The pilot collided with a tree and escaped unhurt as he was restrained from hitting the ground by the wing coming to rest in the tree.
|
Unhurt |
|
03.07.2016 |
Male
Age:
64
Rating:
CP |
Grand Bornand
France
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Skywalk
Tequila 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot underestimated strength of valley wind and left turn in to final approach too late. Pilot collided with house roof.
|
Pilot
Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
Passenger
:
Feet, Legs
|
|
03.07.2016 |
Male
Age:
54
Rating:
Pilot |
Fort st Vincent (landing field)
France
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Buzz Z4
Launch Type:
Foot |
Glider spun and dumped pilot on his back as he attempted to land in a small clearing in forest in thermic conditions.
|
Seriously Injured:
Lumbar Spine
|
|
30.06.2016 |
Female
Age:
65
Rating:
CP |
Mont Chouvé
France
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Not known
Launch Type:
Foot |
An eyewitness reported the pilot experienced an asymmetric deflation during the take off run, in light thermic conditions. The pilot was seen to fall sideways onto a rock and sustained an injury.
|
Seriously Injured |
|
30.06.2016 |
Female
Age:
66
Rating:
CP |
Mont Chouve
France
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot had asymmetric collapse on inflating glider. Pilot was then pulled sideways before tripping and landing on a rock.
|
Seriously Injured:
Thorax
|
|
18.06.2016 |
Male
Age:
42 |
Devils Dyke
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Buzz
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot lost control of glider at low level and impacted heavily sustaining fatal injuries.
|
Fatal |
|
17.06.2016 |
Male
Age:
56 |
Montellano
Spain
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin Gliders
Bolero 5
Launch Type:
Foot |
Student did not run fast enough and jumped into harness seat on launch. Glider overflew and student swung into small bush causing the student to swing round into the slope.
|
Seriously Injured:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
08.06.2016 |
Male
Rating:
Pilot |
Darley Moor
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Magnum
Launch Type:
Winch/vehicle Tow |
During a dual paraglider tow launch, the passenger stumbled, causing knee injury to the pilot whilst attempting to support the passenger's weight. The launch was aborted, with no injury to the passenger.
|
Pilot
Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
Passenger
Unhurt |
|
08.06.2016 |
Female
Age:
30 |
Limerstone
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Independence
Cruiser
Launch Type:
Foot |
Student made slightly heavier than usual landing and sprained ankle slightly.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
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