Return to the incident list: Incident List Pilot broke his leg after stalling the glider from 50 foot AGL PPG Type: Foot Launch – Single Occupant Type of Injury: Major Injury

Pilot Details

Age: 33 Weight: 190 Gender: Male Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Beginner – PPG 1 Pilot experience level: Less than 10 hours

Gear Details

Wing Brand: Ozone Model: Spyder3 Size: 28 Paramotor Frame: Parajet Maverick with Moster185

Incident Details

March 1, 2025 6:05 PM Location of the incident: San Antonio, Texas Type of Incident: Pilot Error

A novice pilot with 15 flights was cruising about 75′ AGL. The instructor told the pilot to use less brake input in his turns, and to go “hands up” to let the glider recover. The pilot raised one brake and buried the other, causing the wing to spin and twist the risers. The pilot fell from about 40 feet onto railroad tracks. He suffered a compound leg fracture and spent the night at a local trauma center/ICU.

Flight Window: Evening Wind Speed: Light Wind (1-5 mph) Type: Light and Variable Phase of Flight: Cruise/In Flight 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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