Pilot noticed smoke from paramotor during cross country flight. Performed emergency landing. LIPO battery was on fire, causing damage to harness and clothing.
Hardware failure
High — very likely identified
The pilot was flying a cross country route when he noticed smoke coming from the paramotor. He performed an emergency landing in a farmer's field. Upon inspection, it was revealed that the LIPO battery was on fire and had caused damage to the harness and clothing.
LIPO battery fire
Not deployed
Mostly correct inputs while reacting
September 21, 2020
United Kingdom
Rutland Water
Footlaunch
Paramania
Revo 2
49 years old, P rating, 30 years flying experience, 400 hours (10 hours on type), 500 flights (15 flights on type)
0.7 m/s
0-5 km/h
Calm, not turbulent
21.09.2020 Male Age: 49 Rating: P Flying Experience: 30 years 400 hours (10 hours) 500 flights (15 flights) Farmer's field TO, Rutland Water, UK Wind Strength: 0-5 km/h Conditions: Calm, Not Turbulent Powered PG Wing: Paramania Revo 2 Launch Type: Foot The pilot was flying a cross country route. He noticed smoke from the paramotor and performed an emergency landing. Upon inspection it was revealed that the LIPO battery was on fire and had caused damage to the harness and clothing.