During climb-out under power, pilot let go of right control handle instead of stowing it on keeper. Handle was drawn into propeller causing damage to propeller, control handle and control lines. Pilot landed safely without injury.
Wrong control input
Maximum — exactly determined
The pilot let go of the right control handle of their paraglider during climb-out under power, rather than stowing it on its keeper. The handle was drawn into the propeller, causing damage to the propeller, the control handle and control lines. The pilot was able to land without further incident.
Pilot failed to properly secure the right control handle on its keeper during climb-out. The loose handle was drawn into the propeller by airflow or propeller suction.
Not deployed
March 31, 2025
United Kingdom
Rufforth, York
Footlaunch
Macfly
Moster185
Ozone
Freeride 2
Male, Age 47, Rating: P, 24 years experience, 660 hours, 455 flights
1.4 m/s
0-5 km/h
Calm with light turbulence
BHPA Incident Report: Date: 31.03.2025 Location: Rufforth,, York,, UK Pilot: Male, Age 47 Rating: P Flying Experience: 24 years 660 hours 455 flights, Rating: P Flying Experience: 24 years 660 hours 455 flights, Experience: 24 years 660 hours 455 flights Wing: Ozone, Freeride 2 Launch Type: Powered Engine: Macfly, Moster185, Powered Engine: Macfly, Moster185 launch, Macfly, Moster185 Wind/Conditions: 0-5 km/h Conditions: Calm, Light Turbulence, Calm, Light Turbulence Summary: The pilot let go of the right control handle of their paraglider during climb-out under power, rather than stowing it on its keeper. The handle was drawn into the propeller, causing damage to the propeller, the control handle and control lines. The pilot was able to land without further incident. Injury: Pilot :