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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If known, total hours and total flights flown are displayed below together with hours and flights flown in the past six months, the latter being displayed in brackets.
There are 421 entries for flexwing hang glider wings
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| Date | Pilot | Location | Wing Type | Summary | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incident Reports | |||||
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Date
23.06.2003 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 30 |
Location
Abertysswg,UK Wind Strength: 24-32 km/h Conditions: Thermic |
Wing Type Wing: Airwave Magic Iv Launch Type: Foot (Assisted) |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Broken left arm & possibly shoulder |
|
Date
21.06.2003 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 36 Rating: CP |
Location
Edenfield,UK Wind Strength: 0-8 km/h Conditions: Thermic |
Wing Type Wing: Moyes Extralite Launch Type: Foot (Forward) |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Unhurt |
|
Date
12.06.2003 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 44 Rating: Novice |
Location
Darley Moor,UK Wind Strength: 16-24 km/h Conditions: Variable |
Wing Type Wing: Icaro Mars Launch Type: Winch Tow |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Fr left arm, torn tendons in arm. |
|
Date
07.06.2003 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 56 Rating: P |
Location
Aspres,France Wind Strength: 0-8 km/h Conditions: Thermic |
Wing Type Wing: Solar Wings Rush Launch Type: Foot (Forward) |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Unhurt |
|
Date
01.06.2003 |
Pilot
FemaleAge: 24 Rating: Novice |
Location
Darley Moor,UK Wind Strength: 16-24 km/h Conditions: Variable |
Wing Type Wing: Icaro Mars Launch Type: Winch Tow |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Broken left humerous, bruises to left side |
|
Date
31.05.2003 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 36 Rating: P |
Location
Aerotow-Com Aulk,Spain Wind Strength: 0-8 km/h Conditions: Smooth/Steady |
Wing Type Wing: Icaro Relax Launch Type: Aero Tow |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Sprain to right wrist and a bruise on knee |
|
Date
30.05.2003 |
Pilot
FemaleAge: 51 Rating: CP |
Location
Laragne,France Wind Strength: 0-8 km/h Conditions: Thermic |
Wing Type Wing: Wills Wing Eagle 145 Launch Type: Foot (Forward) |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Two fractured arms. |
|
Date
25.05.2003 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 28 Rating: Novice |
Location
Bedlinog,UK Wind Strength: 8-16 km/h Conditions: Variable |
Wing Type Wing: Hi Way Stubby Launch Type: Foot (Assisted) |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Fractured tibia and fibula open |
|
Date
12.05.2003 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 31 Rating: Novice |
Location
Perranporth,UK Wind Strength: 24-32 km/h Conditions: Smooth/Steady |
Wing Type Wing: Moyes Mars 170 Launch Type: Foot (Assisted) |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Dislocated shoulder |
|
Date
11.05.2003 |
Pilot
MaleAge: 46 Rating: P |
Location
Sutton Meadows,UK Wind Strength: 16-24 km/h Conditions: Gusts |
Wing Type Wing: Aeros Combat 2 Launch Type: Aero Tow |
Summary |
Injury
Pilot:Sprained right wrist, bruised right knee, 2 broken teeth |
Last updated: 12 September 2025
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