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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.

Paraglider

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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There are 2455 entries for paraglider wings

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Date Pilot Location Wing Type Summary Injury
Incident Reports

Date
16.11.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
37

Flying Experience:
7 years

4 flights
(4 flights)

Location
Quattro Mojones,
Algodonales,
Spain

Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h

Conditions:,
Not Turbulent

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Ozone
Atom 3

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Student drifted crosswind on launch and did not correct the drift. Student crashed into the hillside.

Injury
Pilot:
Seriously Injured,

Feet, Legs

Date
06.11.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
30

Flying Experience:
7 years

2 flights
(2 flights)

Location
Training slope,
Dharan,
Nepal

Wind Strength:
0-5 km/h

Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
ICARO
Pica

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Student on day 5 of a beginner course making small top to bottom flights. Flared on landing a little late, landed hard and sprained his ankle.

Injury
Pilot:
Minor Injuries,

Feet, Legs

Date
05.11.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
30

Flying Experience:
7 years

4 flights
(4 flights)

Location
Training slope,
Dharan,
Nepal

Wind Strength:
0-5 km/h

Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
ICARO
Pica

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Student released brakes too soon on take-off and landed heavily.

Injury
Pilot:
Minor Injuries,

Feet, Legs

Date
28.10.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
63

Rating:
P

Flying Experience:
19 years

238 hours
(30 hours)

499 flights
(33 flights)

Location
Bir,
Bir,
India

Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h

Conditions:
Moderate,
Light Turbulence,
Leeside

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
BGD
Punk

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Pilot was caught in turbulence while ridge soaring. Glider suffered asymmetric collapse then cascade. Pilot deployed parachute, which did not fully deploy. Pilot landed through trees, avoiding serious injury.

Injury
Pilot:
Unhurt

Date
24.10.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
54

Rating:
AP

Flying Experience:
21 years

632 hours
(20 hours)

1361 flights
(73 flights)

Location
Hay Bluff NW,
UK

Wind Strength:
20-25 km/h

Conditions:
Calm,
Light Turbulence

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Advance
Alpha 6

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
While soaring in "top-end" wind conditions the pilot discovered he had routed his two buckle harness and leg straps through his speed bar foot loop. This rendered the speed system inoperable.

Injury
Pilot:
Unhurt

Date
24.10.2018

Pilot
Male

Flying Experience:
7 years


Location
Hay Bluff,
UK

Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h

Conditions:,
Not Turbulent

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Advance
Alpha 5

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
During reverse ground handling training, the student pilot released the brakes during the "wall building" stage. The glider then inflated right wing tip first and quickly rose up and to the student's right hand side, pulling him onto his side.

Injury
Pilot:
Minor Injuries,

Feet, Legs

Date
20.10.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
50

Rating:
CP

Flying Experience:
11 years

15 hours
(1 hour)

30 flights
(8 flights)

Location
NHGPC,
Great Fransham, Norfolk,
UK

Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h

Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Swing
Arcus

Launch Type:
Winch/vehicle Tow

Summary
Pilot spun glider having taken a wrap and induced a turn. Glider then entered cascade, which was not controlled by the pilot. Pilot deployed parachute but at too low an altitude for it to be effective.

Injury
Pilot:
Unhurt

Date
18.10.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
43

Flying Experience:
11 years

35 hours
(3 hours)

120 flights
(18 flights)

Location
Col de la Forclaz,
Annecy,
France

Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h

Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
ICARO
Cyber 4

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Pilot had mid-air collision with another paraglider pilot while thermalling. Other pilot was flying soaring beats. Both pilots landed in trees in front of take-off uninjured.

Injury
Pilot:
Minor Injuries

Date
05.10.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
62

Rating:
P

Flying Experience:
11 years

165 hours
(25 hours)

420 flights
(60 flights)

Location
Lavante launch,
Lejar Mountain Algodnales,
Spain

Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h

Conditions:,
Not Turbulent

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Niviuk
Hook 3

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Pilot reverse launched successfully but was then lifted by a gust and pushed back over launch. Pilot collided with a rigged hang glider.

Injury
Pilot:
Unhurt

Date
03.10.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
48

Rating:
CP

Flying Experience:
7 years

7 hours
(7 hours)

27 flights
(27 flights)

Location
Westbury White Horse,
Westbury,
UK

Wind Strength:
20-25 km/h

Conditions:,
Light Turbulence

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Ozone
Buzz Z5

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Pilot launched but was unable to penetrate into wind. Pilot landed but stumbled and was dragged into a bench at the top of the hill.

Injury
Pilot:
Minor Injuries

Last updated: 5 January 2025

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