Return to the incident list: Incident List pilot lands hard and ends up in the water PPG Type: Foot Launch – Single Occupant Type of Injury: Major Injury

Pilot Details

Age: 50 Weight: 205 Gender: Male Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Advanced – PPG 3 Pilot experience level: 50+ hours

Gear Details

Wing Brand: Model: Size: Paramotor Frame: with

Incident Details

March 12, 2024 11:34 AM Location of the incident: ceiba, Puerto Rico Type of Incident: Hard Landing, Water Immersion, Pilot Error

Pilot claimed motion sickness and made some mistakes while landing. Pilot failed to check his oscillation when on final approach

Coastal laminar onshore wind.

Flight Window: Midday Wind Speed: Moderate Wind (5-9 mph) Type: Steady / Laminar Phase of Flight: Landing 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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