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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
07.05.2004

Pilot
Male

Age:
43

Rating:
Novice

Location
Fochriw,
UK

Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Advance
Alpha 3

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Student failed to control glider having made a successful top landing. Glider pulled student over causing 2 broken fingers.

Injury
Pilot:
2 fr fingers

Date
02.05.2004

Pilot
Male

Age:
31

Rating:
Novice

Location
Mt Caburn,
UK

Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h

Conditions:
Thermic

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Gin
Bolero

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Student became boxed in by another pilot and crashed having taken avoiding action.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr ankle

Date
02.05.2004

Pilot
Male

Age:
43

Rating:
P

Location
Bewaldeth,
UK

Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h

Conditions:
Thermic

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Gin
Bonanza

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Pilot suffered asymmetric collapse in rough thermic conditions which developed into a rotation. Pilot deployed reserve and landed safely though dragged on landing due to strong wind.

Injury
Pilot:
Unhurt

Date
24.04.2004

Pilot
Male

Age:
53

Rating:
Novice

Location
Muggery Bottom,
UK

Wind Strength:
0-8 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Windtech
Coral

Launch Type:
Foot (Forward)

Summary
Student went over on ankle while ground handling.

Injury
Pilot:
Spr ankle

Date
24.04.2004

Pilot
Male

Age:
35

Rating:
Novice

Location
UK

Wind Strength:
8-16 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Advance
Epsilon 4

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Student failed to control glider after aborted take off. Glider reinflated and lifted student approx 2m into the air before dumping him back down heavily.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr fibula

Date
22.04.2004

Pilot
Male

Age:
24

Rating:
Novice

Location
Rhossili,
UK

Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Advance
Alpha 3

Launch Type:
Foot (Reverse)

Summary
Student landed then got dragged into stone wall while attempting to walk glider back to launch.

Injury
Pilot:
Bruising and spr ankle

Date
18.04.2004

Pilot
Male

Age:
49

Rating:
CP

Location
Mayo Bridge,
UK

Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h

Conditions:
Thermic

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Nova
Artax

Launch Type:
Foot (Forward)

Summary
Pilot spun glider then suffered 2 asymmetric collapses before hitting hill.

Injury
Pilot:
Possible fr pelvis

Date
17.04.2004

Pilot
Male

Age:
48

Rating:
P

Location
UK

Wind Strength:
16-24 km/h

Conditions:
Variable

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Nova
Argon

Launch Type:
Winch Tow

Summary
Weak link broke at 80ft in gusty conditions and pilot landed heavily.

Injury
Pilot:
Unhurt

Date
30.03.2004

Pilot
Female

Age:
34

Rating:
Novice

Location
Plain Joux,
France

Wind Strength:
0-8 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Sky
Lift

Launch Type:
Foot (Forward)

Summary
Student overcompensated asymmetric at 30m and spun into building.

Injury
Pilot:
Fr heal and compressed vertebra

Date
29.03.2004

Pilot
Male

Age:
35

Rating:
Novice

Location
Merthyr Common,
UK

Wind Strength:
0-8 km/h

Conditions:
Smooth/Steady

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Airwave
Harmony Ii

Launch Type:
Foot (Forward)

Summary
Student lifted legs before glider properly flying. Caught outstretched leg on rock.

Injury
Pilot:
Sprained ankle

Last updated: 5 January 2025

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