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This page lists all BHPA incident reports (informal investigations) available on this website. You can view all incident reports, or filter reports by Hang Gliding, Powered Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Paramotoring or Parascending. The incident report database can also be searched.
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| Date |
Gender |
Age |
Rating |
Location |
Wind Speed &
Conditions |
Wing &
Launch Type |
Glider |
Summary |
Injury |
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28 Jan 2012 |
Male |
42 |
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Crieff
United Kingdom |
0-11 km/h
Variable
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Powered PG
Powered |
Wing:
Dudek
Reaction
Engine:
Parajet
Cyclone
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Due to poor lookout pilot had mid-air collision with another paramotor pilot and became entangled. Both pilots came down under one parachute as the other failed to deploy.
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Fr vertebrae |
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28 Jan 2012 |
Male |
35 |
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Crieff
United Kingdom |
0-11 km/h
Variable
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Powered PG
Powered |
Wing:
Dudek
Reaction TST
Engine:
PAP
1400 ROS 125
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Due to poor lookout pilot had mid-air collision with another paramotor pilot and became entangled. Both pilots came down under one parachute as the other failed to deploy.
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Sprained ankle |
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28 Jan 2012 |
Male |
35 |
None |
Crieff
United Kingdom |
0-5 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
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Powered PG
Powered |
Wing:
Dudek
Reaction TST
Engine:
PAP
ROS125
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Pilot was involved in a mid-air collision with another paramotor and became entangled. Pilot successfully deployed parachute and both pilots came down under the one chute as other failed to deploy.
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Minor Injuries:
Feet, Legs
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28 Jan 2012 |
Male |
42 |
CP |
Crieff
United Kingdom |
0-5 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
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Powered PG
Powered |
Wing:
Dudek
Reaction
Engine:
Parajet
Cyclone
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Pilot had mid-air collision with another paramotor pilot and became entangled. Came down under other pilot's parachute as other failed to deploy.
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Seriously Injured:
Lumbar Spine
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10 Jan 2012 |
Male |
31 |
None |
Hambrook
United Kingdom |
0-5 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
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Powered PG
Powered |
Wing:
Paramania
Fusion
Engine:
Bulldog
Spirit
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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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9 Jan 2012 |
Male |
64 |
Pilot |
Bishop Hill
United Kingdom |
20-27 km/h
Gusts
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Paraglider
Foot (Reverse) |
Nova
Mamboo
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Pilot inflated glider in gusty conditions and was lifted up and dumped down on shoulder.
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Fr collarbone |
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9 Jan 2012 |
Male |
64 |
Pilot |
Bishop Hill
United Kingdom |
20-25 Km/h
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Paraglider
Foot |
Nova
Mamboo
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The pilot built a wall with his paraglider in preparation to launch. As he launched the glider a gust of wind lifted him off his feet and he fell heavily on his shoulder.
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Seriously Injured:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
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8 Jan 2012 |
Male |
41 |
Under training |
Ditchling Beacon
United Kingdom |
0-11 km/h
Smooth/Steady
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Paraglider
Foot (Forward) |
Ozone
Mojo 110-130
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Student failed to flare on landing and slid in seated catching foot in soft earth.
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Fr fibula and tibia |
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8 Jan 2012 |
Male |
41 |
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Ditchling Beacon
United Kingdom |
0-5 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
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Paraglider
Foot |
Ozone
Mojo
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Student did not flare on landing and stayed in seated position. Caught foot under harness seat.
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Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
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20 Nov 2011 |
Male |
56 |
Under training |
High and Over
United Kingdom |
0-11 km/h
Smooth/Steady
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Paraglider
Foot (Forward) |
Advance
Alpha 5
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Student sat back in harness too soon and was not in position to run as glider came back down. Landed awkwardly on ankle.
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Sprained ankle |
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