During launch run at high-elevation field, pilot tripped on a rock and fell onto right knee, resulting in torn ACL fibers and torn meniscus requiring surgery
Ground Handling
Maximum — exactly determined
During the launch run in at high-elevation field, the pilot tripped on a rock and fell onto his right knee. An MRI showed torn ACL fibers, but not enough to warrant surgery. Meniscus was torn, and will most likely need surgery after full recovery from injury.
Not deployed
Torn ACL fibers (not requiring surgery), torn meniscus (likely requiring surgery)
January 1, 2006
Footlaunch
Blackhawk 172
Paratoys
Return to the incident list: Incident List Fall PPG Type: Type of Injury: Pilot Details Age: 0 Weight: 0 Gender: Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Pilot experience level: Gear Details Wing Brand: Model: Paratoys Size: Paramotor Frame: Blackhawk 172 with Incident Details January 1, 2006 Location of the incident: , Type of Incident: During the launch run in at high-elevation field, the pilot tripped on a rock and fell onto his right knee. An MRI showed torn ACL fibers, but not enough to warrant surgery. Meniscus was torn, and will most likely need surgery after I am fully recovered from injury. Flight Window: Wind Speed: Type: Phase of Flight: Type of Injury: Collateral Damage: Analysis of the incident (additional input by the incident investigation team): Photos (if available): Video (if available): Return to the incident list: Incident List