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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.

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Incident reports are available in summary form for the following wing types:

Incident reports for paraglider wings are displayed below in summary form.

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Date Pilot Location Wing Type Summary Injury
Incident Reports

Date
01.02.2010

Pilot
Male

Age:
55

Rating:
AP

Location
UK

Wing Type
Paraglider

Summary
Pilot noticed that parachute handle on Gin Gringo Airlite harness was prone to accidental detachment if stiffener plate was at all bent.

Injury
Pilot:
Unhurt

Date
23.01.2010

Pilot
Male

Age:
66

Rating:
P

Location
Monksdown,
UK

Wind Strength:
28-34 km/h

Conditions:
Gusts

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Nova
Artax

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Flying in strong and increasing winds, pilot decided to slope land. Pilot landed heavily and was dragged up slope.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr wrist

Date
18.01.2010

Pilot
Male

Age:
65

Rating:
CP

Location
Tappa,
India

Wind Strength:
28-34 km/h

Conditions:
Variable

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Gradient
Bright

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot was blown back over high ridge and opted to land in valley behind. Misjudged wind and landed heavily downwind.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr arm

Date
09.01.2010

Pilot
Male

Age:
49

Rating:
AP

Location
Porterville,
South Africa

Wind Strength:
12-19 km/h

Conditions:
Thermic

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Advance
Sigma 7

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot encountered severe turbulence while searching for themal on xc. Glider collapsed at tips and sustained cravat leading to spiral. Pilot deployed parachute and landed safely.

Injury
Pilot:
Bruised foot

Date
28.12.2009

Pilot
Male

Age:
48

Rating:
P

Location
Malvern,
UK

Wind Strength:
12-19 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Niviuk
Artik

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Attempting to bottom land the pilot flew into orographic cloud and became disoriented. Pilot collided with a tree.

Injury
Pilot:
Unhurt

Date
28.12.2009

Pilot
Male

Age:
76

Rating:
P

Location
High and Over,
UK

Wind Strength:
12-19 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Sky
Brontes

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot misjudged approach and landed heavily while still turning into wind.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr wrist

Date
10.12.2009

Pilot
Male

Age:
53

Rating:
CP

Location
Dunstable Downs,
UK

Wind Strength:
12-19 km/h

Conditions:
Gusts

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Gradient
Golden

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot got pulled back while attempting to collapse his wing in gusty conditions. Wing eventually came down over two passers-by causing one of them to sustain a cut mouth.

Injury
Pilot:
Cut gum/lip

Date
22.11.2009

Pilot
Male

Location
Isle of Wight,
UK

Wind Strength:
+ 48 km/h

Conditions:
Gusts

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Airwave
Voodoo

Launch Type:
Vehicle/Boat Tow

Summary
Untrained pilot launched glider in very strong winds while attached to a landrover by a length of rope. Glider rose quickly before being ripped off pilot by the wind. Pilot fell sustaining serious back injuries.

Injury
Pilot:
Multiple spinal fractures

Date
14.11.2009

Pilot
Male

Age:
51

Rating:
Under training

Location
Agrougour,
Morocco

Wind Strength:
20-27 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Ozone
Mojo 3

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot collided with rocky outcrop while ridge soaring.

Injury
Pilot:
Fatal

Date
05.11.2009

Pilot
Male

Age:
52

Rating:
CP

Location
Nigels,
Morocco

Wind Strength:
12-19 km/h

Conditions:
Thermic

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Apco
Fiesta

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot suffered asymmetric collapse while ridge soaring. Harness chest strap set to 52cm.

Injury
Pilot:
Fatal

Last updated: 5 January 2025

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