Return to the incident list: Incident List left swing arm attachment point broke just after take off (10′ AGL) PPG Type: Foot Launch – Single Occupant Type of Injury: No Injury

Pilot Details

Age: 41 Weight: 195 Gender: Male Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Intermediate – PPG 2 Pilot experience level: 10-50 hours

Gear Details

Wing Brand: Ozone Model: Mojo Pwr 2 Size: 28 Paramotor Frame: Gravity Paramotors Defy with Moster 185+

Incident Details

July 26, 2025 9:00 AM Location of the incident: Gunnison, Colorado Type of Incident: Frame Malfunction

Morning flight out of KGUC on the dirt strip (17/31), Field Elevation 7680′ , Preflight spotted nothing (see attached preflight check list, I carry with me even during flight) ran my checklist the day before as my day of checklist Specific part is covered under the “ACS System…….. check” portion of the check list. No faults found with the equipment. Tuned motor for elevation/temp, final run up was good. Forward, power on launch heading aprox 270. Wing came up good, stability was good, leaned back, full throttle. I was off the ground for no more than 50′-100′ at a height of no more than 10′-15′  and started to feel the beginning of a climb when I felt a thud, I was tilted to the left and the wing turned hard to the right, let off the power, pull full brakes and was on the ground before the prop even had time stop spinning. I sustained no injuries. After killing motor, unhooking and taking a moment, I began to figure out what had happened. I noticed that my left swingarm was hanging from its backup strap. I quickly figured out that it had broken its mount, gravity calls it the “ACS”. All but one part was still with the frame. I found the internal swing arm “puck” was missing. After a quick search in the dirt, I located it. I began to take stock of myself and make sure I wasn’t overlooking a possible injury. Further inspection of my equipment has not revealed any additional damage.  Maintenance on this frame has become increasingly complex since the manufacturer of the product is no longer in operation, and replacement parts are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Flight Window: Morning Wind Speed: Light Wind (1-5 mph) Type: Light and Variable Phase of Flight: Takeoff Type of Injury: No Injury Collateral Damage: None Analysis of the incident (additional input by the incident investigation team): Photos (if available): https://usppa.org/frm_file/aWQ6MTU4NDN8ZmlsZW5hbWU6SU1HXzE2NTQuanBlZ3xzaXplOnRodW1ibmFpbA==, https://usppa.org/frm_file/aWQ6MTU4NDR8ZmlsZW5hbWU6SU1HXzE2NzYuanBlZ3xzaXplOnRodW1ibmFpbA==, https://usppa.org/frm_file/aWQ6MTU4NDV8ZmlsZW5hbWU6SU1HXzE2NzcuanBlZ3xzaXplOnRodW1ibmFpbA==, https://usppa.org/frm_file/aWQ6MTU4NDZ8ZmlsZW5hbWU6SU1HXzE2NzguanBlZ3xzaXplOnRodW1ibmFpbA==, https://usppa.org/frm_file/aWQ6MTU4NDd8ZmlsZW5hbWU6SU1HXzE2NzkuanBlZ3xzaXplOnRodW1ibmFpbA==

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