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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
23.11.2005

Pilot
Male

Age:
22

Rating:
Novice

Location
Merthyr,
UK

Wind Strength:
8-16 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Advance
Alpha 3

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Student landed awkwardly and sprained ankle.

Injury
Pilot:
Spr ankle

Date
22.11.2005

Pilot
Female

Age:
40

Rating:
CP

Location
Algodonales,
Spain

Wind Strength:
8-16 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Sky
Fides

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot suffered asymmetric collapse on approach at approx. 50ft due to rotor from building. Glider then entered rapid spiral into ground.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr vertabra

Date
20.11.2005

Pilot
Male

Age:
43

Rating:
P

Location
Wether Fell,
UK

Wind Strength:
24-32 km/h

Conditions:
Variable

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Up
Makalu

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot caught out by wave and suffered asymmetric collapse. Turned 180 degrees in recovery and crashed into hillside.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr tib and fib

Date
31.10.2005

Pilot
Female

Age:
28

Rating:
Novice

Location
Gelli Gaer,
UK

Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Advance
Alpha 3

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Student lost control of glider while ground handling and was pulled over.

Injury
Pilot:
Grazed knees

Date
20.10.2005

Pilot
Male

Age:
32

Rating:
Novice

Location
Ontur,
Spain

Wind Strength:
0-8 km/h

Conditions:
Variable

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Ozone
Mojo

Launch Type:
Vehicle/Boat Tow

Summary
Canopy developed cravat on launch and pilot pendulumed through having miscontrolled recovery.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr heel

Date
14.10.2005

Pilot
Male

Age:
34

Rating:
CP

Location
St Marc Douilly,
France

Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h

Conditions:
Gusts

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Edel
Promise

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot suffered front collapse due to severe turbulence when coming in for top landing.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr vertebra, ribs and foot

Date
12.10.2005

Pilot
Male

Age:
46

Rating:
CP

Location
La Chens,
France

Wind Strength:
8-16 km/h

Conditions:
Variable

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Firebird
Z One

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot decided to land due to rain (glider wet). Put big ears in to land and on releasing ears glider entered deep stall.

Injury
Pilot:
Unhurt

Date
09.10.2005

Pilot
Male

Age:
26

Rating:
P

Location
Mam Tor,
UK

Wind Strength:
32-40 km/h

Conditions:
Gusts

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Advance
Sigma 6

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot flying in strong wind caught out when wind strength increased forcing tree landing.

Injury
Pilot:
Cut face

Date
06.10.2005

Pilot
Female

Age:
35

Rating:
Novice

Location
Woldingham,
UK

Wind Strength:
0-8 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Ozone
Atom

Launch Type:
Foot (Forward)

Summary
Student flared late and had legs out straight.

Injury
Pilot:
Spr ankle

Date
05.10.2005

Pilot
Male

Age:
45

Rating:
Novice

Location
Dalefoot,
UK

Wind Strength:
0-8 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Gin
Bolero

Launch Type:
Foot (Forward)

Summary
Student flew too close to hill prior to landing approach and landed heavily in a seated position with legs outstretched.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr tibia

Last updated: 5 January 2025

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