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All incident reports submitted via the old pan Europe incident reporting system, that had been approved for publication prior to 21 January 2026, can be found below.

Incident reports submitted via the new FIDA pan Europe incident reporting system after 21 January 2026 that have been approved for publication can be found on our FIDA Incident reports page

Incident reports are available in summary form for the following wing types:

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Incident reports for paraglider wings are displayed below in summary form.

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There are 2555 entries for paraglider wings

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Date	Pilot	Location	Wing Type	Summary	Injury
Incident Reports
Date 11.11.2012 (E694)	Pilot Female Age: 44 16 flights	Location Firle, Newhaven, UK Wind Strength: 0-5 km/h Conditions:, Not Turbulent	Wing Type Paraglider Wing: Airwave Logic Launch Type: Foot	Summary Student failed to stand up out of harness and flare for landing. Landed heavily.	Injury Pilot: Seriously Injured, Feet, Legs
Date 31.10.2012 (E695)	Pilot Male Age: 49 Rating: AP Flying Experience: 35 years 1000 hours 1000 flights	Location Bir, India Wind Strength: 5-10 km/h Conditions: Moderate, Light Turbulence	Wing Type Paraglider Wing: Independence Pioneer Launch Type: Foot	Summary While gliding on full speed bar the pilot had mid air collision with Griffon vulture which became entangled in glider lines. Glider stalled and after attempting to dislodge bird pilot deployed parachute. Bird fell away and pilot landed in 35m pine tree. Pilot climbed down uninjured.	Injury Pilot: Unhurt
Date 20.10.2012 (E697)	Pilot Male Age: 27 Rating: CP Flying Experience: 16 years 30 hours	Location Fair Snape Fell, Parlick, UK Wind Strength: 30-35 km/h Conditions:, Moderate Turbulence	Wing Type Paraglider Wing: Gin Gliders Bolero 4 Launch Type: Foot	Summary Pilot was lifted off the ground facing the wrong direction while attempting to launch in strong winds. Pilot failed to control the glider before it turned and impacted the hill.	Injury Pilot: Seriously Injured, Hands, Arms, Shoulder
Date 20.10.2012 (E693)	Pilot Male Age: 60	Location Legzira Bowl, Morocco Wind Strength: 0-5 km/h Conditions:, Not Turbulent	Wing Type Paraglider Wing: Advance Alpha 3 Launch Type: Foot	Summary Student launched but drifted to right and hit foot on large rock.	Injury Pilot: Minor Injuries, Feet, Legs
Date 09.10.2012 (E689)	Pilot Male Age: 61 Rating: P Flying Experience: 26 years 200 hours	Location Palmorat, Alicante, Spain Wind Strength: 15-20 km/h Conditions: Strong, Strong Turbulence	Wing Type Paraglider Wing: Ozone Rush 3 Launch Type: Foot	Summary Pilot suffered frontal collapse that dived in front. Glider recovered with 50% cravat. Glider began to spiral so pilot deployed parachute. Parachute did not open and rotated around pilot. Parachute opened a little just before pilot impacted.	Injury Pilot: Minor Injuries, Feet, Legs
Date 06.10.2012 (E688)	Pilot Male Age: 43 Rating: CP	Location Hill Farm, Fransham, UK Wind Strength: 15-20 km/h	Wing Type Paraglider Wing: Not recorded Launch Type: Winch/vehicle Tow	Summary Pilot was being winched when weak link broke at 10m. Pilot landed heavily on feet then back.	Injury Pilot: Seriously Injured, Lumbar Spine
Date 15.09.2012 (E679)	Pilot Male Age: 44	Location Rhossili, Swansea, UK Wind Strength: 20-25 km/h Conditions:, Not Turbulent	Wing Type Paraglider Wing: Airwave Harmony Launch Type: Foot	Summary Student launched glider but then stumbled and fell over on to outstretched arm.	Injury Pilot: Seriously Injured, Hands, Arms, Shoulder
Date 14.09.2012 (E691)	Pilot Male Age: 45 Rating: CP Flying Experience: 16 years 40 hours	Location St Vincent, France Wind Strength: 15-20 km/h Conditions:, Light Turbulence	Wing Type Paraglider Wing: Gin Gliders Sprint Launch Type: Foot	Summary Pilot attempted top landing but did not have sufficient height and landed with tail wind. Heavy impact.	Injury Pilot: Seriously Injured, Lumbar Spine
Date 08.09.2012 (E684)	Pilot Male Age: 59	Location Muggery, Lewes, UK Wind Strength: 0-5 km/h Conditions:, Not Turbulent	Wing Type Paraglider Wing: Ozone Mojo 2 Launch Type: Foot	Summary Student failed to flare correctly and sat down on landing twisting ankle.	Injury Pilot: Minor Injuries, Feet, Legs
Date 08.09.2012 (E678)	Pilot Male Age: 50 Rating: AP Flying Experience: 27 years 1070 hours 600 flights	Location Golden Ball, Pewsey Vale, UK Wind Strength: 15-20 km/h Conditions: Moderate, Light Turbulence	Wing Type Paraglider Wing: Gin Gliders Boomerang X Launch Type: Foot	Summary Pilot suffered symmetric collapse at low level and was not able to fully recover glider before hitting the ground in a slow turn. Glider fell over tree.	Injury Pilot: Unhurt

Last updated: 27 January 2026

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