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Engine failure after launch, injury on landing in long grass - Derry, UK

Paramotor pilot experienced engine failure shortly after launch and landed in long grass where they sustained injury.

Incident Details

Primary Cause

Hardware failure

Cause Confidence

High — very likely identified

Description

The paramotor pilot experienced an engine failure shortly after launch and landed in long grass where they sustained injury.

Surface Type

long grass

Date & Location

Date

September 7, 2024

Country

United Kingdom

City / Site

Derry

Equipment

Paramotor Type

Footlaunch

Engine

Minari

Wing Manufacturer

Paramania

Wing Model

Revo 3

Pilot & Flight

Pilot Details

Male, age 60, P rating, 15 years flying experience, 1000 hours total

Hardware

Hardware failure occurredEngine failure

Contributing Factors

Low flight altitude

Weather Conditions

Wind Speed

0.7 m/s

Wind Description

0-5 km/h

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BHPA Incident Report: Date: 07.09.2024 Location: Unknown,, Derry,, UK Pilot: Male, Age 60 Rating: P Flying Experience: 15 years 1000 hours (20 hours) (20 flights), Rating: P Flying Experience: 15 years 1000 hours (20 hours) (20 flights), Experience: 15 years 1000 hours (20 hours) (20 flights) Wing: Paramania, Revo 3 Launch Type: Powered Engine: Minari, Powered Engine: Minari launch, Minari Wind/Conditions: 0-5 km/h Summary: The paramotor pilot experienced an engine failure shortly after launch and landed in long grass where they sustained injury. Injury: Pilot :