Return to the incident list: Incident List Prop hits gas tanks during fall PPG Type: Type of Injury:

Pilot Details

Age: 40 Weight: 160 Gender: Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Pilot experience level:

Gear Details

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

Incident Details

September 24, 2007 Location of the incident: , Type of Incident:

According to a video and comments, the pilot was launching when he lost his balance and fell. The prop flexed into the gas tank which spewed fuel as the prop broke. There was no fire. Prop chards traveled over 40 feet. The manufacturer is said to offer a mod the reduces the chance of this happening and new machines come with the mod.

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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