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Pilot Details

Age: 45 Weight: 190 Gender: Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Pilot experience level:

Gear Details

Wing Brand: Model: n/a Size: Paramotor Frame: Blackhawk 172 with

Incident Details

February 23, 2006 Location of the incident: , Type of Incident:

On takeoff, the pilot let go of the brakes, reached down for the seat to get into the harness and his throttle cable got into the prop. There was some minor prop damage, the throttle cable was damaged but remained in tact, and he landed safely.

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):

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