A student undertaking a training flight on a paramotor trike at a non BHPA flying school became entangled in the upper branches of trees on the airfield periphery, and was attended to by the emergency services.
Ground Object Collision / Near Miss
High — very likely identified
November 26, 2025
United Kingdom
Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire
Trike
Vittorazi Moster 185
Dudek
Orca 5
Male, age 57, unqualified, under a year flying experience, student pilot at non-BHPA flying school
2.1 m/s
5-10 km/h
Calm, not turbulent
BHPA Incident Report: Date: 26.11.2025 Location: Kelmarsh,, Northamptonshire,, UK Pilot: Male, Age 57 Rating: Unqualified Flying Experience: Under a year, Rating: Unqualified Flying Experience: Under a year, Experience: Under a year Wing: Dudek, Orca 5 Launch Type: Powered Engine: Vittorazi, Moster 185, Powered Engine: Vittorazi, Moster 185 launch, Vittorazi, Moster 185 Wind/Conditions: 5-10 km/h Conditions: Calm, Not Turbulent, Calm, Not Turbulent Summary: A student undertaking a training flight on a paramotor trike at a non BHPA flying school became entangled in the upper branches of trees on the airfield periphery, and was attended to by the emergency services. Injury: Pilot :