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| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
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22.07.2014 |
Male |
Big Collin, Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin Gliders
Launch Type:
Foot |
Unqualified and untrained pilot fell2m from harness having failed to re-fasten leg straps after walking back up the hill.
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Unhurt |
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20.07.2014 |
Male
Age:
44
Rating:
Pilot pg |
Model Ridge
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Geo3
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot misjudged approach to slope landing and had to abort due to small bushes in approach path. Pilot then dropped suddenly from 2-3m and landed heavily.
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Seriously Injured:
Lumbar Spine
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20.07.2014 |
Female
Age:
43 |
Bell Hill
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Skywalk
Mescal 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot mistimed slope landing flare due to perceived fast approach (possibly due to change in wind direction) and landed heavily.
|
Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
|
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11.07.2014 |
Male
Age:
67
Rating:
Pilot |
Llangollen
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Light Turbulence
Leeside |
Paraglider
Wing:
Nova
Mamboo
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot misjudged wind direction after take off and suffered an asymmetric collapse. Glider turned and landed in trees.
|
Unhurt |
|
11.07.2014 |
Male
Age:
47
Rating:
EPC+ |
Lords Seat
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Niviuk
Koyot 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Student under training had mid-air collision with another paraglider pilot. Both pilots assumed the other had seen them and would take avoiding action having seen the other at some stage. Both pilots were able to continue flying after the collision despite some height loss and landed safely.
|
Unhurt |
|
09.07.2014 |
Male
Age:
34
Rating:
CP |
Sopot
Bulgaria
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Firebird
Phoenix
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot stalled glider at 5-10m while attempting to land with excessive brake applied. Landed heavily on feet and back.
|
Seriously Injured |
|
08.07.2014 |
Male
Rating:
EPC |
Wetton Hill
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Niviuk
Koyot 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Student was practising slope landings. This task had already been practised on previous training days. On landing the student flared slightly unevenly causing a slight oscillation. The student put out his hand to steady his landing causing the injury.
|
Minor Injuries:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
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06.07.2014 |
Male
Age:
15
Rating:
CP |
Bradwell
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin Gliders
Atlas
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot was lifted by a gust while attempting to launch his paraglider. He was dragged back and crashed into a woman who was waiting for a tender flight. Both pilot and woman were dragged into a wall.
|
Unhurt |
|
02.07.2014 |
Male
Age:
55
Rating:
Pilot |
Chabre
France
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Mac Para
Eden 5
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot got low during comp and decided to make safe landing option. The chosen field turned out to be steeper than anticipated and in the lee of some trees. While attempting a slope landing the pilot dropped from approx. 1m and landed heavily.
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Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
|
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01.07.2014 |
Female
Age:
40
Rating:
AP |
Chabre
France
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Strong
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Buzz 4
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot had mid-air collision with another paraglider having assumed he would follow an expected course.
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Unhurt |
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