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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.

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.

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Date Pilot Location Wing Type Summary Injury
Incident Reports

Date
08.08.2009

Pilot
Male

Age:
49

Rating:
P

Location
Long Mynd,
UK

Wind Strength:
12-19 km/h

Conditions:
Thermic

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Swing
Mistral 4

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot was involved in mid-air collision while flying in close proximity to others during a club level competition. Both pilots involved sustained fatal injuries.

Injury
Pilot:
Fatal

Date
07.08.2009

Pilot
Male

Age:
65

Rating:
CP

Location
Morzine,
France

Wind Strength:
12-19 km/h

Conditions:
Variable

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Ozone
Mojo

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot took off with speed system line through leg strap. Once sorted, pilot landed downwind and struck roof of house having misjudged wind direction thinking it would be the same as at take off.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr l3 vertebra

Date
25.07.2009

Pilot
Male

Age:
45

Rating:
CP

Location
Milk Hill,
UK

Wind Strength:
20-27 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Gin
Bolero 3

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot was about to launch when another shouted stop, thinking they saw a knot. On turning back to face the glider and applying brake, pilot was lifted off his feet and back up the slope.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr wrist

Date
08.07.2009

Pilot
Male

Age:
60

Rating:
CP

Location
Parlick,
UK

Wind Strength:
12-19 km/h

Conditions:
Variable

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Advance
Epsilon

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
On approach, pilot left his turn into wind too late leaving no time to execute an effective flare. Pilot landed hard on harness and outstretched arm.

Injury
Pilot:
Dislocated elbow

Date
02.07.2009

Pilot
Male

Age:
48

Rating:
P

Location
Ceret,
France

Wind Strength:
0-11 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Independence
Dragon 3

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot tripped running off nil wind landing.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr wrist

Date
21.06.2009

Pilot
Female

Age:
45

Rating:
CP

Location
Coombe Gibbet,
UK

Wind Strength:
20-27 km/h

Conditions:
Gusts

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Gradient
Bright

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot lost control of glider while reverse launching and was dragged into another glider.

Injury
Pilot:
Unhurt

Date
21.06.2009

Pilot
Male

Age:
56

Rating:
CP

Location
Herne Bay,
UK

Wind Strength:
12-19 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Airwave
Wave

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot misjudged approach losing more height than expected in decreasing wind and with limited landing area due to tide being in. Landed in sea. Unclipped quickly and with help, recovered equipment safely.

Injury
Pilot:
Unhurt

Date
20.06.2009

Pilot
Male

Age:
51

Rating:
Under training

Location
Muggery,
UK

Wind Strength:
12-19 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Apco
Prima

Launch Type:
Foot (Forward)

Summary
Student failed to execute full flare and jarred knee on landing.

Injury
Pilot:
Jarred knee

Date
16.06.2009

Pilot
Male

Age:
33

Rating:
CP

Location
Windbank,
UK

Wind Strength:
20-27 km/h

Conditions:
Thermic

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Nova
Rookie

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot was forced to top land having encountered strong sink after losing thermal. On turning to collapse glider the pilot was lifted back up then landed heavily on straight leg.

Injury
Pilot:
Fractured knee

Date
16.06.2009

Pilot
Female

Age:
35

Rating:
Under training

Location
Norcia,
Italy

Wind Strength:
0-11 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Advance
Epsilon

Launch Type:
Foot (Forward)

Summary
Student stalled glider on landing and landed heavily on back.

Injury
Pilot:
Fractured l2 vertebra

Last updated: 13 November 2024

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