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| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
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10.01.2012 |
Male
Age:
31
Rating:
None |
Hambrook
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-5 Km/h
Conditions:
Calm
Not Turbulent |
Powered PG
Wing:
Paramania
Fusion
Engine:
Bulldog
Spirit
Launch Type:
Powered |
While practising low level manoeuvres the pilot applied too much brake (against the engine torque) and spun the glider.
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Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
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13.08.2011 |
Male
Age:
53
Rating:
Advanced Pilot |
Watervliet
Belgium
Wind Strength:
12-19 km/h
Conditions:
Gusts |
Powered PG
Wing:
Dudek
Synthesis
Engine:
Bulldog
Spirit
Launch Type:
Powered |
Pilot misjudged wind gradient and did not leave sufficient time or altitude to execute an efficient flare to land.
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Compression fracture of L1 vertebra. |
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01.07.2011 |
Male
Age:
44
Rating:
Pilot |
White Horse
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-11 km/h
Conditions:
Variable |
Powered PG
Wing:
Paramania
Revo 2
Engine:
Bulldog
Spirit Polini
Launch Type:
Powered |
During test flight of students equipment, instructor witnessed riser to line connector open up. Pilot landed safely. The connector was found to be poor quality.
|
None |
|
01.07.2011 |
|
Challow Hill Farm
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-11 km/h
Conditions:
Smooth/Steady |
Powered PG
Wing:
Dudek
Nucleon
Engine:
Polish
Vitorazzi Monster
Launch Type:
Powered |
Pilot made hesitant launch under power and attempted to abort but was too low to get feet under body. Pilot fell forward and finger struck prop.
|
Lacerated fingers |
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21.09.2010 |
Male
Rating:
Under training |
Darley Moor
United Kingdom
Conditions:
Smooth/Steady |
Powered PG
Wing:
Ozone
Roadster
Engine:
Parajet
Micro
Launch Type:
Powered |
Student attempted to take off with control line wrapped around riser. Powered off and aborted launch.
|
none |
|
08.12.2009 |
Male
Age:
40
Rating:
Pilot |
Nuthurst
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-11 km/h
Conditions:
Smooth/Steady |
Powered PG
Wing:
Dudek
Synthesis
Engine:
MiniPlane
Launch Type:
Powered |
On landing, clip on pilots glove (for holding gloves together) became caught on cage netting. Pilot could not release brake. Landed safely and cut glove clips off!
|
none |
|
12.09.2009 |
Male
Age:
36
Rating:
Pilot |
Lisdillon
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-11 km/h
Conditions:
Smooth/Steady |
Powered PG
Wing:
Paramania
Revolution
Engine:
H&E
R120
Launch Type:
Powered |
Whilst cruising under power at 1950ft the bolt holding the left hand hangpoint attachment arm sheared. The pilot was able, with extreme difficulty, to hang on the the riser and execute a forced landing with minimal damage.
|
none |
|
29.08.2009 |
Male
Age:
32 |
Cheriton
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
41-48 km/h
Conditions:
Gusts |
Powered PG
Wing:
Powerplay
Sting 160
Engine:
Walkerjet
Simon 210
Launch Type:
Powered |
Pilot suffered asymmetric collapse on approach in strong wind and turbulent conditions.
|
Fatal |
|
30.05.2009 |
Male
Age:
47
Rating:
Club Pilot |
Almenara
Spain
Wind Strength:
0-11 km/h
Conditions:
Smooth/Steady |
Powered PG
Wing:
Eagle Flight
Genie
Engine:
AV8ER
Observer Lite
Launch Type:
Powered |
Whilst on a powered cross country flight the brummels connecting the speed system on the left side vibrated loose. The pilot was able to prevent the line from contacting the prop and landed safely.
|
None |
|
24.05.2009 |
Male
Age:
51
Rating:
Pilot |
Lambourne
United Kingdom
Wind Strength:
0-11 km/h
Conditions:
Smooth/Steady |
Powered PG
Wing:
Paramania
Fusion 26
Engine:
Parajet
Macro
Launch Type:
Powered |
Pilot crashed on launch causing broken leg. Crash also caused prop to puncture fuel tank resulting in explosion and fire. Swift action of CFI with extinguishers prevented more serious injuries.
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Fr tib and fib, burns to arms |
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