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| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
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24.02.2019 |
Male
Age:
44
Rating:
CP |
Darley Moor
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
5-10 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Powered HG
Wing:
Avian
Fly
Engine:
WASP
SP MK IV
Launch Type:
Powered |
Pilot took off on powered hang glider but entered a slight turn when reaching across to mouth throttle to disengage the safety cut off. Glider remained in a gentle turn despite the efforts of the pilot who suspected the glider may have stalled. Pilot increased speed and decided to land immediately. Pilot was able to land with only minor damage to the glider.
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Unhurt |
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24.08.2016 |
Male
Age:
61
Rating:
Pilot |
Homestead Farm
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Light Turbulence |
Powered HG
Wing:
Wills Wing
Eagle
Engine:
Flylight
Doodlebug
Launch Type:
Powered |
Pilot took off and motor sounded rough. Pilot carried on but had trouble gaining height. Pilot found himself with few landing opportunities and was forced to land in a field, narrowly missing power lines. Pilot had not flown in 3 years.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
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25.05.2016 |
Male
Age:
42
Rating:
Pilot |
Open field, with informal consent, not registered,Cotmarsh, Broadtownsh,
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Powered HG
Wing:
Avian
Rio
Launch Type:
Foot |
Pilot did not carry out a proper pre-flight check and took off not directly into wind. Pilot then pushed out without correct airspeed resulting in a turn and stall. Pilot uninjured but prop damaged.
|
Unhurt |
|
02.03.2012 |
Male
Age:
38
Rating:
Pilot |
Darley Moor
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h |
Powered HG
Wing:
Offpiste
Discovery
Engine:
Wasp
Wasp
Launch Type:
Powered |
While on a powered hang glider flight the battery for the power unit caught fire. The pilot made an emergency landing.
|
Unhurt |
|
24.07.2011 |
Male
Age:
60
Rating:
Pilot |
Bethel
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-11 km/h
Conditions:
Smooth/Steady |
Powered HG
Wing:
Airwave
Magic 4
Engine:
Doodlebug
Launch Type:
Powered |
Rear wire broke during aborted take-off.
|
None |
|
05.09.2010 |
Male
Age:
61
Rating:
Club Pilot |
Avranches
France
Wind Strength:
0-11 km/h
Conditions:
Smooth/Steady |
Powered HG
Wing:
Avian
Rio
Engine:
Flylight
Doodlebug
Launch Type:
Powered |
Pilot took off in light winds climbing to 80ft. In attempting to open airframe throttle pilot opened choke in error. In attempting to correct pilot inadvertently allowed glider to stall. Glider crashed in power on spiral.
|
Fractured femurs, ribs and facial injuries. Collapsed lung. |
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22.08.2004 |
Male
Age:
62
Rating:
Club Pilot |
Hill Farm Norfolk
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h
Conditions:
Thermic |
Powered HG
Wing:
Avian
Rio
Engine:
radne
racket 120
Launch Type:
Powered |
Pilot tore leg muscle on attempting to launch. Later taken to hospital after passing out. Found that leg straps had been too tight and restricted circulation and ability to expand and contract.
|
torn leg muscle |
|
31.07.2004 |
Male
Age:
38
Rating:
Club Pilot |
A53
United Kingdom |
Powered HG
Wing:
Solar Wings
Rumour
Engine:
mosquito
Launch Type:
Powered |
Pilot encountered turbulence on approach and landed heavily.
|
bruising |
|
30.04.2004 |
Male
Age:
35 |
United Kingdom |
Powered HG
Wing:
Engine:
mosquito
Launch Type:
Powered |
Pilot discovered torn zip line attachment which could have resulted in the line reaching the prop with serious consequences.
|
none |
|
01.03.2004 |
Male
Age:
35
Rating:
Club Pilot |
Darley Moor
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-8 km/h
Conditions:
Variable |
Powered HG
Wing:
Airwave
K5
Engine:
mosquito
Launch Type:
Powered |
Pilot took off with high angle of attack and stalled one wing at 15ft.
|
fr arm |
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