Return to the incident list: Incident List Aborted launch leads to line ingestion PPG Type: Foot Launch – Single Occupant Type of Injury: Minor Injury

Pilot Details

Age: Weight: Gender: Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Student in Training Pilot experience level: Pre-solo

Gear Details

Wing Brand: Model: Size: Paramotor Frame: with

Incident Details

August 11, 2024 6:00 PM Location of the incident: NA, Pennsylvania Type of Incident: Prop Strike

Pre-solo learner with instructor on radio practicing inflations and taxiing. The wing started to collapse as the learner was running forward. The instructor commanded “kill power, kill power” but the student heard “power, power” so went to full power. The wing lines were ingested by the prop, and the learner’s arm was pulled into the frame, which bent as a result. Recommend having distinct commands for “kill” and “power”

Flight Window: Evening Wind Speed: Light Wind (1-5 mph) Type: N/A or Unknown Phase of Flight: Inflation Type of Injury: Minor Injury Collateral Damage: Analysis of the incident (additional input by the incident investigation team): Photos (if available):

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