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 are available in summary form for the following wing types:
Incident reports for flexwing hang glider wings are displayed below in summary form.
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There are 415 entries for flexwing hang glider wings
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Date | Pilot | Location | Wing Type | Summary | Injury |
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Date
10.11.2006 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 50 Rating: CP |
Location
Basa,Spain Wind Strength: 8-16 km/h Conditions: Turbulent |
Wing Type Wing: Avian Rio Launch Type: Foot (Forward) |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Br shoulder |
Date
10.09.2006 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 50 Rating: CP |
Location
Sutton Meadows,UK Wind Strength: 8-16 km/h Conditions: Thermic |
Wing Type Wing: Wills Wing U2 Launch Type: Aero Tow |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Concussion, bruising to head, sprained arm |
Date
10.09.2006 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 52 Rating: AP |
Location
Tegelberg,Germany Wind Strength: 0-8 km/h Conditions: Smooth/Steady |
Wing Type Wing: Moyes Litespeed 4 Launch Type: Foot (Forward) |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Dislo shoulder |
Date
09.09.2006 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 41 Rating: P |
Location
Thorn Hill, Stirling,UK Wind Strength: 8-16 km/h Conditions: Thermic |
Wing Type Wing: Wills Wing U2 Launch Type: Aero Tow |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:3 fr vertebrae, fr ribs |
Date
02.09.2006 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 42 Rating: AP |
Location
Thoran B,France Wind Strength: 32-40 km/h Conditions: Gusts |
Wing Type Wing: Airbourne C2 Launch Type: Foot (Assisted) |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Torn tissue in shoulder |
Date
16.08.2006 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 42 Rating: Novice |
Location
East Hill ,Rothbury,UK Wind Strength: 8-16 km/h Conditions: Smooth/Steady |
Wing Type Wing: Avian Elan Launch Type: Foot (Forward) |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Fr cheek, nose and punctured lungs. |
Date
10.08.2006 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 28 Rating: Novice |
Location
Darley Moor,UK Wind Strength: 24-32 km/h Conditions: Gusts |
Wing Type Wing: Wills Wing Condor |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Dislo shoulder |
Date
05.08.2006 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 34 Rating: Novice |
Location
Brandon West,UK Wind Strength: 8-16 km/h Conditions: Smooth/Steady |
Wing Type Wing: Aeros Target Launch Type: Winch Tow |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Fr elbow |
Date
27.07.2006 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 39 Rating: Novice |
Location
Darley Moor,UK Wind Strength: 0-8 km/h Conditions: Variable |
Wing Type Wing: Aeros Target Launch Type: Winch Tow |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Spr ankle |
Date
01.07.2006 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 39 Rating: CP |
Location
Mam Tor,UK Wind Strength: 8-16 km/h Conditions: Thermic |
Wing Type Wing: Avian Rio Launch Type: Foot (Forward) |
Summary |
Injury
Unknown |
Last updated: 5 January 2025
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