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Pilot Details

Age: 44 Weight: 170 Gender: Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Pilot experience level:

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Wing Brand: Model: Unknown Size: Paramotor Frame: Unknown with

Incident Details

January 1, 2006 Location of the incident: , Type of Incident:

Light and variable conditions. Pilot had 19 PG flights and three PPG flights. Incident occurred on fourth PPG flight. Pilot ran down a short incline to assist in takeoff. At lift-off, the climb rate was greater than the slope of the hill, but still negative relative to horizontal. The pilot landed at full speed on the flat at the bottom of the hill and was pulled off his feet. Right shoulder was squeezed between the motor and the ground. Result: dislocated shoulder and broken prop. Outpatient treatment and 4 weeks of sympathy ensued. All is well. LESSON: The flat at the bottom of a hill is an obstacle, particularly for low airtime pilots.

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