Pilot passed away during 2025 Bad Apples event. Found on the ground, CPR attempted by another pilot. Relatively new pilot with 10-50 hours flying borrowed advanced equipment.
Minimal — nothing is clear
A pilot passed away during 2025 Bad Apples event. The specific circumstances are unclear. The pilot was relatively new and inexperienced (10-50 hours). He was flying someone else's gear, including a more advanced glider (Ozone Speedster). He was found on the ground. CPR was attempted by another pilot. Emergency services were called, including a medivac helicopter. He passed away.
Not deployed
Fatal
May 16, 2025
19:30:00
United States
Andersonville, Georgia
Footlaunch
Vittorazi Moster 185
Ozone
Speedster
29 years old, male, 10-50 hours experience, flying borrowed equipment
Paramotor Fatality PPG Type: Foot Launch – Single Occupant Type of Injury: Fatality Pilot Details Age: 29 Weight: Gender: Male Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Unknown Pilot experience level: 10-50 hours Gear Details Wing Brand: Ozone Model: Speedster Size: Paramotor Frame: with Vittorazi Moster 185 Incident Details May 16, 2025 7:30 PM Location of the incident: Andersonville, Georgia Type of Incident: Unknown A pilot passed away during 2025 Bad Apples. The specific circumstances are unclear. The only objective facts known are the pilot was relatively new & inexperienced. He was flying someone else's gear, including a more advanced glider. He was found on the ground. CPR was attempted by another pilot. Emergency services were called, including a medivac helicopter. He passed away. Flight Window: Evening Wind Speed: N/A or Unknown Type: N/A or Unknown Phase of Flight: Other/Unknown Type of Injury: Fatality Collateral Damage: None