Return to the incident list: Incident List Pilot sustains broken back after ground collision. PPG Type: Foot Launch – Single Occupant Type of Injury: Major Injury

Pilot Details

Age: 24 Weight: 180 Gender: Male Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Beginner – PPG 1 Pilot experience level: 10-50 hours

Gear Details

Wing Brand: Ozone Model: Size: Paramotor Frame: with MiniPlane

Incident Details

October 31, 2021 4:45 PM Location of the incident: Clearwater, Minnesota Type of Incident: Collision with terrain or ground obstacle, Hard Landing, Wing Malfunction, Pilot Error

Due to lack of personal discipline, the pilot took off early in the day during a volatile time of year. This led to wind gusts collapsing the wing at a low altitude. The pilot suffered a broken back and lived to forever learn from his incompetence.

Flight Window: Evening Wind Speed: Strong Wind (10-15 mph) Type: Gusty / Thermal Activity / Dust Devil Phase of Flight: Final Approach Type of Injury: Major Injury Collateral Damage: None Analysis of the incident (additional input by the incident investigation team): Photos (if available):

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