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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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 |
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06.04.2015 |
Male
Age:
50
Rating:
CP |
Devils Dyke
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Launch Type:
|
Pilot entered spiral and collided with the hill.
|
Seriously Injured:
Lumbar Spine
|
|
04.04.2015 |
Male
Age:
51
Rating:
Pilot |
Blorenge
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Strong Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Nova
Mentor 4
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot attempted to launch from just below the hill top but was lifted up quickly before gaining control. Pilot braked to collapse glider but was pulled over with his arm outstretched.
|
Minor Injuries:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
02.04.2015 |
Male
Age:
50
Rating:
Pilot |
Model ridge
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Nova
ION 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot appeared to attempt slope/top landing in fluctuating conditions but rotated on touching down.
|
Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
|
|
22.03.2015 |
Male
Age:
54
Rating:
Pilot |
Bridlington
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
25-30 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin Gliders
Atlas
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot was flying sea cliffs when Sea King helicopter passed within 400m. Pilot made emergency, cliff top landing in order to avoid any rotor turbulence from the helicopter.
|
Unhurt |
|
20.03.2015 |
Male |
Blaenavon, South Wales
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Nova
ION 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Student had mid-air collision at low level with another paraglider pilot. Pilot landed heavily downwind.
|
Minor Injuries:
Head Injuries
|
|
19.03.2015 |
Male
Age:
49 |
Canete
Spain
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Element 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Student launched glider but sat in seat too soon. Harness touched ground and glider over flew pulling student over. Student banged head on small rock.
|
Minor Injuries:
Head Injuries
|
|
01.03.2015 |
Male
Age:
36
Rating:
Pilot |
Ronda
Spain
Wind Strength:
25-30 Km/h |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin Gliders
Atlas
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot lost control of glider during launch and was dragged into a parked vehicle.
|
Minor Injuries |
|
22.02.2015 |
Male
Age:
17
Rating:
None |
Waldingfield Airfield
United Kingdom |
Paraglider
Wing:
Unknown
Launch Type:
Winch/vehicle Tow |
Untrained and unqualified pilot was attempting to paraglide by being towed behind a car. He was using a fixed line with no release mechanism or weak link.
|
Seriously Injured |
|
21.02.2015 |
Male
Rating:
Pilot |
Dunstable Downs
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Flying Planet
Spirit II
Launch Type:
Foot |
Main chest buckle became unfastened in flight despite pre-flight check. Pilot was able to refasten in flight and land safely.
|
Unhurt |
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