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This page lists all BHPA incident reports (informal investigations) available on this website. You can view all incident reports, or filter reports by Hang Gliding, Powered Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Paramotoring or Parascending. The incident report database can also be searched.
If a "formal investigation" has been undertaken into one of the incidents listed below, a link to the relevant formal report will be displayed below the incident date.
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| Date |
Gender |
Age |
Rating |
Location |
Wind Speed &
Conditions |
Wing &
Launch Type |
Glider |
Summary |
Injury |
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20 Oct 2018 |
Male |
50 |
Club Pilot |
NHGPC
United Kingdom |
5-10 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
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Paraglider
Winch/vehicle Tow |
Swing
Arcus
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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.
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Unhurt |
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18 Oct 2018 |
Male |
43 |
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Col de la Forclaz
France |
5-10 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
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Paraglider
Foot |
ICARO
Cyber 4
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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.
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Minor Injuries |
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5 Oct 2018 |
Male |
62 |
Pilot |
Lavante launch
Spain |
10-15 Km/h
Not Turbulent
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Paraglider
Foot |
Niviuk
Hook 3
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Pilot reverse launched successfully but was then lifted by a gust and pushed back over launch. Pilot collided with a rigged hang glider.
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Unhurt |
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3 Oct 2018 |
Male |
48 |
CP |
Westbury White Horse
United Kingdom |
20-25 Km/h
Light Turbulence
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Paraglider
Foot |
Ozone
Buzz Z5
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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.
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Minor Injuries |
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30 Sep 2018 |
Male |
36 |
CP |
Devils Dyke
United Kingdom |
10-15 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
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Paraglider
Foot |
Unknown
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Pilot had mid-air collision with another paraglider. Pilot's wing collapsed and he landed heavily.
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Seriously Injured |
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29 Sep 2018 |
Male |
43 |
CP |
High & Over
United Kingdom |
15-20 Km/h
Calm
Moderate Turbulence
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Paraglider
Foot |
Ozone
Buzz 4
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Pilot crashed in rotor turbulence behind the ridge.
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Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
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25 Sep 2018 |
Male |
65 |
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Longstone Edge
United Kingdom |
5-10 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
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Paraglider
Foot |
Macpara
Muse 1
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Student tripped while running after a forward launch.
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Minor Injuries:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
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25 Sep 2018 |
Male |
67 |
CP |
Beer Head
United Kingdom |
15-20 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
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Paraglider
Foot |
Nova
Ion4
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In decreasing winds the pilot lost too much height to top land resulting in a downwind slope landing. Pilot attempted to run off speed but stumbled.
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Seriously Injured:
Hands, Arms, Shoulder
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24 Sep 2018 |
Male |
58 |
AP |
Dungiven west
United Kingdom |
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Flexwing Hang Glider
Foot |
Icaro 2000
Laminar 2000
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Pilot successfully deployed drogue, attached to left shoulder strap, for a downslope landing. Pilot found glider impossible to turn and crashed onto a road having flown under telephone lines and over a hedge.
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Minor Injuries |
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24 Sep 2018 |
Male |
55 |
CP |
Saint Vincent
France |
5-10 Km/h
Calm
Not Turbulent
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Paraglider
Foot |
Ozone
Buzz Z 5
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Pilot launched with slow airspeed and glider suffered a large asymmetric collapse. Pilot fell 20ft to road below take-off.
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Seriously Injured:
Feet, Legs
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Incident reports (informal investigations) last updated: 13 December 2018 at 05:45:07 AM
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