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| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
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13.09.2014 |
Male
Age:
54
Rating:
Pilot |
Mercury
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Niviuk
Hook 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Paraglider had mid-air collision with a model aircraft. Pilot was able to land safely with model trapped in lines. Minor damage to model.
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Unhurt |
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11.09.2014 |
Male
Age:
50
Rating:
Elementary Pilot |
Darley Moor Airfield
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Element
Launch Type:
Winch/vehicle Tow |
Student made successful flight from the winch but stumbled backwards on landing injuring his ankle.
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Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
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06.09.2014 |
Female
Age:
48
Rating:
CP |
Tinto N
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Mojo 4
Launch Type:
Foot |
Having completed a short top to bottom flight and carried the glider back to launch, the pilot noticed that some lines had become detached. One of the maillons on an A riser had become undone.
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Unhurt |
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05.09.2014 |
Male
Age:
25
Rating:
CP |
Westbury White Horse
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Buzz 4
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot encountered sink so headed for landing field. Wind changed direction and pilot was caught by rotor causing asymmetric collapse and spiral. Glider recovered at 1m and pilot clipped hillside before recovering control and flying to landing area.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
|
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31.08.2014 |
Male
Age:
47
Rating:
AP |
Dunstable Downs
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
20-25 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gradient
Avax XC2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot spun glider at low level attempting to turn in a thermal. Pilot tried to throw parachute but violent surge prevented this. As the glider dived towards the ground it reinflated and became caught on a branch high in a tree. This resulted in the pilot skimming the ground and suffering only minor bruising.
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Unhurt |
|
31.08.2014 |
Male
Age:
42
Rating:
Pilot |
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gradient
Avax XC 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
On turning to face his glider after landing a line became caught in the screw mechanism that holds the visor. Pilot discovered that the screw was a little slack but could still catch a line even after tightening as the mechanism and helmet are not flush.
|
Unhurt |
|
31.08.2014 |
Female
Age:
37
Rating:
CP |
Bossington
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Buzz Z4
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot noticed conditions were changing so elected to top land. Severe turbulence encountered on approach causing large asymmetric collapse. Pilot impacted heavily.
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Seriously Injured |
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25.08.2014 |
Male
Age:
44
Rating:
AP |
Ager
Spain
Wind Strength:
20-25 Km/h
Conditions:
Moderate
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Niviuk
Icepeak7 pro
Launch Type:
Foot |
Competition pilot got low after reaching turn point on leeside of ridge. Pilot could not regain height and was forced to land on hard, steep ground.
|
Minor Injuries:
Thorax
|
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24.08.2014 |
Male
Age:
29 |
Bradwell Edge
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
10-15 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Nova
ION 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
Student top landed but let paraglider drift cross-wind.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
|
|
24.08.2014 |
Male
Age:
52
Rating:
CP |
Marcle Hill
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
15-20 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Alpha 5
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot encountered unexpected lift while heading for bottom landing. Pilot attempted 360 degree turn to avoid area of known rotor but impacted hill before completing the turn. Pilot impacted 'feet up' on his airbag.
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Seriously Injured:
Lumbar Spine
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