54-year-old pilot crashed face-down near beach, possibly due to terrain turbulence or collision with vegetation. No witnesses. Pilot remained unconscious and died July 4th.
Low — plausible assumptions
Pilot crashed face-down during midday flight in strong winds. The incident was unseen - other pilots were on the ground and not watching. Most likely scenario is pilot had a fall due to turbulence caused by terrain at the beach, or clipped a plant or tree leading to a face down impact. Pilot remained unconscious for many days and passed away on July 4th.
Cause unknown. Possible terrain-induced turbulence or collision with vegetation/tree. No witnesses observed the incident.
Not deployed
beach/terrain
June 27, 2024
12:45:00
Puerto Rico
Isabella
Footlaunch
Vittorazi Moster 185
Apco
20
54 years old, male, 195 lbs, 50+ hours experience, rating unknown
5.6 m/s
Strong Wind (10-15 mph)
Midday flight window, strong winds
USPPA Incident Report #2033 Crash, cause unknown PPG Type: Foot Launch – Single Occupant Type of Injury: Fatality Pilot Details: Age: 54 Weight: 195 Gender: Male Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Unknown Pilot experience level: 50+ hours Gear Details: Wing Brand: Apco Model: [blank] Size: 20 Paramotor Frame: with Vittorazi moster 185 Incident Details: June 27, 2024 12:45 PM Location of the incident: Isabella, pr, Puerto Rico Type of Incident: Collision with terrain or ground obstacle, Hard Landing, Unknown Unseen. No reporting available other pilots where on the ground and not watching. Most likely had a fall due to turbulence caused my terrain at the beach, or simple clipped a plant or tree leading to a face down impact. Pilot remained unconscious for many days July 4th he passed away. Flight Window: Midday Wind Speed: Strong Wind (10-15 mph) Type: N/A or Unknown Phase of Flight: Other/Unknown Type of Injury: Fatality Collateral Damage: None