Return to the incident list: Incident List flew directly into powerlines while flying low above a river and pedestrian bridge PPG Type: Wheel Launch – Single Occupant Type of Injury: No Injury

Pilot Details

Age: Weight: Gender: Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Unknown Pilot experience level: Unknown

Gear Details

Wing Brand: Model: Size: Paramotor Frame: with

Incident Details

July 8, 2025 8:27 PM Location of the incident: East Grand Forks, Minnesota Type of Incident: Collision with terrain or ground obstacle, Water Immersion, Pilot Error

PPG pilot was seen flying 50 feet above houses before the accident. pilot flew low above the Red River before flying into powerlines and dropping into the river. The same pilot has been seen flying the river several times in the past and is unknown to the local PPG community.

Flight Window: Evening Wind Speed: Light Wind (1-5 mph) Type: Steady / Laminar Phase of Flight: Cruise/In Flight Type of Injury: No Injury Collateral Damage: None Analysis of the incident (additional input by the incident investigation team): Photos (if available):

Video (if available): https://youtu.be/fK65A3s3u2k?si=RB7xW5XaKxrA-jWR
Other Files (if available): https://usppa.org/frm_file/aWQ6MTUzODF8ZmlsZW5hbWU6VklEXzIwMjUwNzA4XzIxNDI1My5tcDQ=, https://usppa.org/frm_file/aWQ6MTUzODJ8ZmlsZW5hbWU6VklEXzIwMjUwNzA4XzIxNDI0OC5tcDQ=

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