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Incident reports are available in summary form for the following wing types:
Incident reports for powered pg wings are displayed below in summary form.
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There are 115 entries for powered pg wings Displaying page 12 out of 12
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| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
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28.07.2001 |
Male |
At Home, Cholsey.
United Kingdom |
Powered PG
Wing:
Engine:
Revoloution
Classic
Launch Type:
Powered |
During maintainence paramotor fell towards pilot whiuls engine was running, the pilot put ou his hand to protect his head and suffered injuies to his hand and arm.
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Lacerated arm and hand. |
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20.05.2001 |
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Lowca
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-8 km/h
Conditions:
Smooth/Steady |
Powered PG
Wing:
Apco
Futura
Engine:
210 cc
Launch Type:
Powered |
Pilot appeared to stall paramotor following launch.
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Minor cuts and grazes. |
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11.02.2001 |
Male
Age:
42 |
Sutra Beach
Malaysia
Wind Strength:
0-8 km/h
Conditions:
Smooth/Steady |
Powered PG
Wing:
Engine:
Launch Type:
Powered |
Pilot doing fly-by in front of camera turned sharply into the path of another paramotor. Second paramotor was forced to take evasive action which resulted in his canopies wing touching the sea causing a water landing.
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No injuries Pilot 1 No injuries Pilot 2 |
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15.01.2001 |
Male
Rating:
Pilot |
Cross Country
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
24-32 km/h
Conditions:
Variable |
Powered PG
Wing:
FreeX
Mission
Engine:
RAD
Airheart XL100
Launch Type:
Powered |
Paramotor pilot landing out after a XC flight. During his landing approach the pilot attempted a 360 degree turn during which the wing stalled and entered a spin. The pilot landed heavily.
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Sprained right hand, bruising. |
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28.12.2000 |
Male
Age:
36 |
Buckingham Palace
United Kingdom |
Powered PG
Wing:
Engine:
Launch Type:
Powered |
Paramotor pilot (Non BHPA member) landed his aircraft in the grounds of Buck Palace.
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none |
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