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Pilot Details

Age: 0 Weight: 185 Gender: Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Pilot experience level:

Gear Details

Wing Brand: Model: Swing EZ Glider ,140, DHV 1-2 Size: Paramotor Frame: RDM 100 Lite, 58lbx with

Incident Details

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

Tight take off area at this field for this wind direction required t/o run within 200 feet of three story building running alongside of field. Winds were strong and variable in directions early in the day and there were thunderstorms approximately 75 to 100 miles west. Waited for winds to diminish. During calm period executed good forward inflation. During t/o run wind gusted and veer 45 degrees left, directly over building. Obstacle rotor collapsed left side of wing before becoming airborne. Torque immediately twisted pilot to right, who tripped, falling on left side of cage.

Lessons:

1. Local conditions can be significantly impacted by unstable weather that is not close by.

2. Don’t fly in unstable conditions.

3. Don’t attempt takeoff in locations where obstacle rotor can possible impact flight safety even if it does seem to right now.

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