Pilot experienced motion sickness and made mistakes during landing, failed to check oscillation on final approach, landed hard and ended up in the water, resulting in major injuries
Wrong control input
High — very likely identified
Pilot claimed motion sickness and made some mistakes while landing. Pilot failed to check his oscillation when on final approach. Coastal laminar onshore wind. Midday flight. Pilot landed hard and ended up in the water.
Pilot error - motion sickness, failed to manage oscillation on final approach
Not deployed
water
Mostly wrong inputs while reacting
Major injury
March 12, 2024
11:34:00
Puerto Rico
Ceiba
Footlaunch
Age 50, male, 205 lbs, PPG 3 rating, 50+ hours experience
3.1 m/s
Moderate wind 5-9 mph, steady/laminar
Coastal laminar onshore wind, moderate wind (5-9 mph), steady/laminar
pilot lands hard and ends up in the water PPG Type: Foot Launch – Single Occupant Type of Injury: Major Injury Pilot Details: Age: 50 Weight: 205 Gender: Male Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Advanced – PPG 3 Pilot experience level: 50+ hours Gear Details: Wing Brand: [not provided] Model: [not provided] Size: [not provided] Paramotor Frame: with Incident Details: March 12, 2024 11:34 AM Location of the incident: ceiba, Puerto Rico Type of Incident: Hard Landing, Water Immersion, Pilot Error Pilot claimed motion sickness and made some mistakes while landing. Pilot failed to check his oscillation when on final approach Coastal laminar onshore wind. Flight Window: Midday Wind Speed: Moderate Wind (5-9 mph) Type: Steady / Laminar Phase of Flight: Landing Type of Injury: Major Injury Collateral Damage: None