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Incident Reports (Informal)

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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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.

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Date Pilot Location Wing Type Summary Injury
Incident Reports

Date
17.06.2008

Pilot
Male

Age:
47

Rating:
Novice

Location
Gallounet,
France

Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Skywalk
Mescal 2

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Student was blown back over ridge in breezy conditions and landed in a tree.

Injury
Pilot:
Bruising and grazes

Date
15.06.2008

Pilot
Male

Age:
55

Rating:
Novice

Location
Muggery,
UK

Wind Strength:
8-16 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Apco
Karma M

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Student accidentally induced pitch while getting into harness just prior to slope/top landing. Did not flare enough when landing.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr ankle

Date
15.06.2008

Pilot
Female

Age:
34

Rating:
CP

Location
Bradwell,
UK

Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h

Conditions:
Variable

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Gin
Yeti

Launch Type:
Foot (Forward)

Summary
Pilot was dragged over wall and fence having tried to forward launch in reverse launch conditions.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr elbow

Date
11.06.2008

Pilot
Male

Age:
50

Rating:
AP

Location
St Catherines Down,
UK

Wind Strength:
24-32 km/h

Conditions:
Gusts

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Independence
Speed 5

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Having just taken off on a tandem flight the glider flew through a lull which forced the pilot to land on a lower shelf. The passengers feet became tangled in undergrowth causing both pilot and passenger to fall.

Injury
Pilot:
Unhurt

Date
09.06.2008

Pilot
Male

Age:
62

Rating:
P

Location
Bo Peep,
UK

Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h

Conditions:
Thermic

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Axis
Vega 2

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot had mid-air collision with hang glider pilot while thermalling. Became wrapped up on hang glider so threw emergency chute.

Injury
Pilot:
Sprained ankle, minor cuts.

Date
07.06.2008

Pilot
Male

Age:
45

Rating:
Novice

Location
Darley Moor,
UK

Wind Strength:
8-16 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Ozone
Element S

Launch Type:
Winch Tow

Summary
Student went off line slightly during low (3m) towed flights. Winch powered off and student landed awkwardly.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr leg

Date
06.06.2008

Pilot
Male

Age:
45

Rating:
P

Location
Buttermere Moss,
UK

Wind Strength:
24-32 km/h

Conditions:
Variable

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Aerodyne
Jumbe 29

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot misjudged wind conditions on final approach and landed short, hitting car in car park.

Injury
Pilot:
Unhurt

Date
01.06.2008

Pilot
Male

Age:
48

Rating:
CP

Location
Dodd Fell,
UK

Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h

Conditions:
Thermic

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
U-Turn
Infinity

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot misjudged approach on top landing and landed downwind heavilly.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr vertebra t12

Date
31.05.2008

Pilot
Male

Age:
31

Rating:
Novice

Location
Blaenavon,
UK

Wind Strength:
0-8 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Dudek
Vox

Launch Type:
Foot (Forward)

Summary
Student went over on ankle during takeoff run.

Injury
Pilot:
Dislocated ankle

Date
28.05.2008

Pilot
Male

Age:
39

Rating:
Novice

Location
Curium,
Cyprus

Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Advance
Alpha 3

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Student landed correctly but caught foot on uneven ground.

Injury
Pilot:
Sprained ankle

Last updated: 5 January 2025

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A number of incident analysis reports are also available in the safety section of our website. These are compiled from the individual incident reports submitted during the course of each year.

 

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