Paraglider, Gradient Golden II (26), None, 2 May 2008

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Pre-1997 uncategorised monthly report
• Date of occurrence: 2 May 2008
• Aircraft type: Paraglider, Gradient Golden II (26)
• Location: Near Bretton, Eyam, The Peak District
• Registration: None

Paraglider, Gradient Golden II (26), None (No registration)

Summary:

The paraglider launched with one of its risers twisted and was later seen to suffer an asymmetric collapse of its canopy when at a height of about 150 feet. It descended rapidly in a left spiral and the pilot was unable to either recover to normal flight or to successfully deploy his emergency parachute before impacting the ground. The pilot was fatally injured.

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Published 10 December 2014