Return to the incident list: Incident List Pilot fatality performing low-altitude acrobatics PPG Type: Wheel Launch – Single Occupant Type of Injury: Fatality

Pilot Details

Age: 45 Weight: 170 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: Model: Size: Paramotor Frame: with

Incident Details

September 7, 2024 8:00 AM Location of the incident: Frederick, Colorado Type of Incident: Collision with terrain or ground obstacle, Pilot Error

The pilot was approaching an area where a small group of onlookers were watching. In what appeared to be an act of showmanship, the pilot performed an aggressive turn while being less than 50ft AGL. The momentum of this turn sent the pilot in an upward trajectory, where he lost airspeed and suffered a momentary asymmetrical collapse. The collapse swung the pilot down, where he then pendulumed into a rebounding arc that sent him directly into the ground.

Flight Window: Morning Wind Speed: Light Wind (1-5 mph) Type: Light and Variable Phase of Flight: Cruise/In Flight Type of Injury: Fatality Collateral Damage: None Analysis of the incident (additional input by the incident investigation team): Photos (if available):

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