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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
26.07.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
48

Rating:
CP

Location
Trainion St Geniez,
France

Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h

Conditions:
Calm,
Light Turbulence

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Gin
Atlas

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Pilot was ridge soaring with two other pilots when after some 20 minutes of normal flight his glider suffered a collapse, which resulted in a rapid spinning descent to the ground.

Injury
Fatal


Date
26.07.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
55

Rating:
P

Flying Experience:
23 years
500 hours
(10 hours)

Location
Cwmafan,
UK

Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h

Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Advance
Sigma 9

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Pilot stalled glider on approach attempting to land in a small landing area. Pilot had take wraps in order to slow the glider.

Injury
Minor Injuries,
Lumbar Spine


Date
24.07.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
28

Rating:
P

Location
Mont Avena,
Italy

Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h

Conditions:
Calm,
Light Turbulence,
Front Influence

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Onone
Enzo 2

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Pilot took off with difficulty then flew out towards an area with minor turbulence, close to the launch. Pilot then suffered a frontal collapse and was unable to recover before impacting the slope.

Injury
Seriously Injured


Date
23.07.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
66

Flying Experience:
21 years
500 hours
(30 hours)

Location
Thurnham,
UK

Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h

Conditions:
Moderate,
Moderate Turbulence

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Skywalk
Chili 3

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Pilot flew in front of a pair of trees on the slope in order to scratch lift as conditions momentarily lightened. Right wing tip caught uppermost branch of second tree. Too close in slightly turbulent air. Snared wingtip caused glider to spin near the ground.

Injury
Seriously Injured,
Hands, Arms, Shoulder


Date
22.07.2018

Pilot
Male

Rating:
CP

Location
Rhossili,
UK

Wind Strength:
0-5 km/h

Conditions:,
Light Turbulence

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Ozone
Vibe

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Pilot clipped the side of the hill while ridge soaring. This spun the glider round, locking off the controls. The glider then turned into the hill at speed.

Injury
Seriously Injured


Date
21.07.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
19

Rating:
CP

Location
Mt Caburn,
UK

Wind Strength:
15-20 km/h

Conditions:
Moderate,
Light Turbulence

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Unknown
Unknown

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Pilot turned sharply and dived into the hill (hit side of slope) with speed.

Injury
Seriously Injured,
Feet, Legs


Date
18.07.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
50

Rating:
P

Flying Experience:
12 years
160 hours
(50 hours)

Location
Milk Hill,
UK

Wind Strength:
10-15 km/h

Conditions:
Calm,
Light Turbulence

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Skywalk
Spice

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Pilot suffered asymmetric collapse and spin while trying to thermal tightly at low level. Pilot could not regain control before impacting the hill.

Injury
Minor Injuries,
Head Injuries


Date
16.07.2018

Pilot
Male

Location
Dunstable downs,
UK

Wind Strength:
+45 km/h

Conditions:
Moderate,
Strong Turbulence,
Front Influence

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Gin
Sprint

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Pilot was caught out by sudden increase in wind strength due to frontal activity. Pilot was blown back over the hill and crashed heavily.

Injury
Seriously Injured


Date
15.07.2018

Pilot
Male

Rating:
CP

Flying Experience:
7 years
400 hours
(75 hours)

Location
Eype,
UK

Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h

Conditions:
Calm,
Not Turbulent

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
BGD
Cure

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Pilot collided with cliff face while ridge soaring.

Injury
Minor Injuries,
Hands, Arms, Shoulder


Date
15.07.2018

Pilot
Male

Age:
39

Rating:
P

Flying Experience:
12 years
160 hours
(30 hours)

Location
Milk Hill,
UK

Wind Strength:
5-10 km/h

Conditions:
Moderate,
Moderate Turbulence

Wing Type
Paraglider

Wing:
Advance
Epsilon 8

Launch Type:
Foot

Summary
Pilot encountered strong turbulence while ridge soaring. Glider collapsed but pilot was able to recover and land safely.

Injury
Unhurt

Last updated: 5 November 2024

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