Return to the incident list: Incident List Wind trouble in landing with motor not running at full power due to temp change and tuning issues. Flew over horses while trying to land safely PPG Type: Foot Launch – Single Occupant Type of Injury: No Injury

Pilot Details

Age: 39 Weight: 180 Gender: Male Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Intermediate – PPG 2 Pilot experience level: Less than 10 hours

Gear Details

Wing Brand: Ozone Model: Mojo PWR2 Size: 26 Paramotor Frame: Parajet Maverick Atom 80 with

Incident Details

November 5, 2023 5:15 PM Location of the incident: Largrange, Kentucky Type of Incident: Hard Landing

Incident near

5315 Smith Haven Ln.

La Grange, KY 40031

Had a newer LZ one a day after the time change with a new launch time.  Once in the air, I experienced a lot of rotor off the pockets of trees between the open fields.  It was the first time I have flown in a few weeks due to weather and the temp dropped.  The tune on the motor ended up being off and i had a lack of power.  I had to circle multiple times at a lower altitude as i tried numerous throttle positions and paths trying to catch the right pattern to land.  In the process I flew over a few horse fields.  I was able to land in a spot about .5 mile away from my LZ but once on the ground, I met an un happy horse owner who told me to stay away from their horses.  I apologized and said it was not on intent and not something that is normal and that I had to find the right place to land safely quickly as possible.

I will not be returning to this LZ and I will retune my motor in the coming days to the colder weather.

Flight Window: Evening Wind Speed: Moderate Wind (5-9 mph) Type: Light and Variable Phase of Flight: Landing Type of Injury: No Injury Collateral Damage: None Analysis of the incident (additional input by the incident investigation team): Photos (if available):

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