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| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
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02.05.2014 |
Male
Age:
54
Rating:
Pilot |
Creag Meagaidh
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Strong Turbulence
Leeside |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Sigma 8
Launch Type:
Foot |
Weather had changed and wind on hill had started going across, air was effected by close proximity of upwind ridge. Pilot was caught off balance, pulled forward and downhill after glider unexpectantly pitched forward at launch. Arrested fall sustaining injury. Successful re-launch followed to land easily at base of hill.
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Minor Injuries:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
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29.04.2014 |
Female
Age:
39
Rating:
P |
Mam Tor
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Niviuk
Icepeak 6
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot landed then almost immediately took off again. During landing and taking off the end of the chest strap became trapped in the speed system resulting in the speed system being fully applied on one side. With difficulty the pilot managed to control a long slow turn to execute a safe landing.
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Unhurt |
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18.04.2014 |
Male
Rating:
Pilot |
Pontlottyn
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Mantra M2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot took off and flew between model aircraft and its controller. Controller lost sight of model and it struck pilot on the knee.
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Unhurt |
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18.04.2014 |
Male
Rating:
Pilot |
Pandy, SE Wales
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Skywalk
Chili 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
On approach to top landing the pilot had a mid-air collision with another paraglider at approx 10m AGL. Pilot deployed parachute but was too low. Both pilots sustained minor injuries.
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Minor Injuries:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
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14.04.2014 |
Male
Age:
67
Rating:
AP |
Frocester
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin Gliders
Boomerang x
Launch Type:
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Pilot hit turbulence and glider stalled into trees. Pilot fell through trees onto slope and was unhurt.
|
Unhurt |
|
14.04.2014 |
Male
Age:
61
Rating:
Pilot |
Combe Gibbet
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
20-25 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin Gliders
Sprint Evo
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot had mid-air collision with polystyrene model glider having flown between the model and it's controller. Model became entangled in the glider lines but the pilot was able to bottom land safely.
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Unhurt |
|
14.04.2014 |
Male
Rating:
Pilot |
The Whites
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gradient
Nevada
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot misjudged transition flight from lower cliff to upper cliff as the wind eased off. Pilot ended up on steep slope between the two cliffs. Pilot was rescued by coast guard cliff rescue team.
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Unhurt |
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10.04.2014 |
Male
Age:
44
Rating:
CP |
Frocester
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gradient
Golden 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot landed on slightly rising ground with rough contour/rabbit holes. Flared late and landed at speed, left foot caught in rabbit hole and twisted as pilot continued forward to halt.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
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04.04.2014 |
Male
Age:
50
Rating:
CP |
Ringstead
Wind Strength:
25-30 Km/h
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin Gliders
Sprint evo
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot decided to land as he was unhappy with the breezy conditions. Pilot sustained asymmetric collapse at low level and impacted the hillside with force.
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Seriously Injured |
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01.04.2014 |
Male
Age:
53
Rating:
Pilot |
Stanage
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Avax
Avax XC3
Launch Type:
Foot |
On approach to landing in a small clear area surrounded by rocks and uneven ground, the pilot attempted to progressively flair but stalled the wing, causing the pilot to fall vertically about 1.5 metres onto uneven ground.
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Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
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