Paramotor pilot suffered an asymmetric collapse during fully accelerated flight (full speed bar) and entered a spiral dive. The paraglider became entangled in the propeller during the collapse. The pilot deployed and landed under their emergency parachute.
High — very likely identified
The paraglider suffered an asymmetric collapse during fully accelerated flight (full speed bar) and entered a spiral dive. The paraglider became entangled in the propeller during the collapse. The pilot deployed and landed under their emergency parachute.
Fully opened
June 21, 2024
United Kingdom
Manston Airfield, Kent
Footlaunch
Bulldog Spirit
Dudek
Warp 2
Male, Age 30, Rating: P, 6 years experience, 400 hours total (45 hours on type), 700 flights total (35 flights on type)
Fully engaged
2.1 m/s
5-10 km/h
Moderate turbulence
Moderate turbulence
BHPA Incident Report: Date: 21.06.2024 Location: Manston Airfield,, Kent,, UK Pilot: Male, Age 30 Rating: P Flying Experience: 6 years 400 hours (45 hours) 700 flights (35 flights), Rating: P Flying Experience: 6 years 400 hours (45 hours) 700 flights (35 flights), Experience: 6 years 400 hours (45 hours) 700 flights (35 flights) Wing: Dudek, Warp 2 Launch Type: Powered Engine: Bulldog, Spirit, Powered Engine: Bulldog, Spirit launch, Bulldog, Spirit Wind/Conditions: 5-10 km/h Conditions: , Moderate Turbulence, , Moderate Turbulence Summary: The paraglider suffered an asymmetric collapse during fully accelerated flight (full speed bar) and entered a spiral dive. The paraglider became entangled in the propeller during the collapse. The pilot deployed and landed under their emergency parachute. Injury: Pilot :