Pilot struck by propeller while ground starting paramotor unit (not secured on back), causing lacerations to right arm and chest
Ground Starting
Maximum — exactly determined
The paramotor pilot started their paramotor on the ground with the unit not secured on their back. The pilot was holding the paramotor unit with their left hand while attempting to start the engine. During the starting procedure, the pilot was struck by the spinning propeller, resulting in laceration injuries to their right arm and chest.
Ground starting procedure - pilot attempted to start the paramotor engine while the unit was not properly secured to their back, resulting in loss of control and contact with the spinning propeller
Not deployed
Lacerations to right arm and chest from propeller strike
July 29, 2024
United Kingdom
Winchester
Footlaunch
Parajet Maverick
Male, age 46, CP rating, 3 years experience, 20 hours total (5 hours last 12 months), 30 flights total (10 flights last 12 months)
1 m/s
0-5 km/h
BHPA Incident Report: Date: 29.07.2024 Location: Winchester,, Winchester,, UK Pilot: Male, Age 46 Rating: CP Flying Experience: 3 years 20 hours (5 hours) 30 flights (10 flights), Rating: CP Flying Experience: 3 years 20 hours (5 hours) 30 flights (10 flights), Experience: 3 years 20 hours (5 hours) 30 flights (10 flights) Wing: Parajet, Maverick (paramotor unit) Wind/Conditions: 0-5 km/h Summary: The paramotor pilot started their paramotor on the ground (not secured on their back), holding the unit with their left hand. They were struck by the propeller on their right arm and chest, causing laceration injuries. Injury: Pilot :