Incident reports received by the BHPA are available in summary form on this page. If you're looking for reports of formal investigations undertaken in the case of a serious incident, please visit our Incident Reports (formal investigations) page.
Incident reports for all wing types are displayed below in summary form.
The BHPA incident reports database is fully searchable. To refine your search you can specify a particular wing type and select "or" or "and". For example, if you want to search for paraglider incidents at Hay Bluff, for best search results select paraglider from the drop down list and the "and" option.
If available, total hours flown and hours flown in the previous six months are included below, with the latter displayed in brackets.
| Date |
Pilot |
Location |
Wing Type |
Summary |
Injury |
|
14.04.2024 |
Male
Age:
29
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
1 year
2 hours
|
Devils Dyke,
UK
Wind Strength:
0-5 km/h
Conditions:,
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Phi
Symphonia 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot landed on a tree in the middle of the slope, tangling the lines and canopy material on the tree.
|
Unhurt |
|
08.04.2024 |
Male
Age:
61
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
1 year
9 hours
(6 hours)
|
The Warren,
UK
Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h
Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gin
Sprint 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot flew to the bottom landing area of a coastal site. They overshot the landing area, resulting in a landing on the beach, the glider overflying the pilot and into the sea. They unclipped from the harness and were able to recover the paraglider from the water with assistance.
|
Unhurt |
|
02.04.2024 |
Male
Age:
68
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
24 years
780 hours
(6 hours)
|
Hill Farm tow,
UK
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Gradient
Avax XC5
Launch Type:
Winch/vehicle Tow |
The pilot was undertaking a series of wingovers and lost control during the exit from the final wingover. The wing dived with a cravat. The pilot deployed their emergency parachute and landed without injury.
|
Unhurt |
|
02.04.2024 |
Male
Age:
65
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
3 years
63 hours
(6 hours)
|
Bradwell,
UK
Wind Strength:
20-25 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Sky Paragliders
Anakis 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot inadvertently stalled the paraglider in an attempt to reduce their speed over the ground during an unintended downwind landing approach.
|
Seriously Injured,
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
|
|
01.04.2024 |
Male
Age:
41
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
3 years
110 hours
(11 hours)
|
Haresfield,
UK
Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h
Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent |
Paraglider
Wing:
Ozone
Rush 3
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot experienced sinking air immediately after take-off and turned towards the hill in an effort to exploit any ridge lift. They snagged a stabilo line on a tree, which resulted in a tree landing, causing damage to the glider.
|
Unhurt |
|
30.03.2024 |
Male
Age:
50
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
3 years
50 hours
(8 hours)
|
Mere Rifle Range,
UK
Wind Strength:
20-25 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
BGD
Base
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot was attempting a top landing and was positioned too far behind the lift band. They were hit by a gust on touchdown, and dragged into a barbed wire fence.
|
Minor Injuries,
Feet, Legs
|
|
30.03.2024 |
Male
|
Mere Rifle Range,
UK
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:
Moderate,
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Iota 2
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot was on final approach to top land when a very strong gust (estimated to be 35kph) caused a collapse of the paraglider. The pilot hit the ground and was pulled back into the air before being dropped back to the ground. The wing was then ensnared by a fence, preventing the pilot being from being dragged further. The pilot sustained minor injuries.
|
Minor Injuries |
|
30.03.2024 |
Male
Age:
64
Rating:
P
Flying Experience:
15 years
391 hours
(9 hours)
|
Mount Caburn,
UK
Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h
Conditions:
Calm,
Light Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Advance
Epsilon 9
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot was performing a slope landing in moderate wind and slipped on uneven ground causing an ankle fracture.
|
Minor Injuries,
Feet, Legs
|
|
24.03.2024 |
Male
Age:
63
Rating:
CP
Flying Experience:
34 years
2000 hours
(5 hours)
|
Tinto,
UK
Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h
Conditions:
Strong,
Moderate Turbulence |
Paraglider
Wing:
Nova
Phantom
Launch Type:
Foot |
The pilot inadvertently stalled the paraglider whilst scratching for lift, and hit the ground, sustaining injury. The pilot highlighted their new glider, and the gusty conditions on a site they had not previously flown, as contributing factors.
|
Seriously Injured,
Lumbar Spine
|
|
22.03.2024 |
|
N/A: repacking,
UK |
Other
Wing:
Sol
Squad Light 57 Bi Emergency Parachute |
During a routine repack of the emergency parachute the lines did not cleanly separate.
A test inflation was slow, the lines appearing to be tangled (which they were not). The repacker reported that a subsequent test inflation came out cleanly.
|
Unhurt |
|
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