Paragliding Accident at Porterville
SAHPA has learned of a serious paragliding accident near Porterville this afternoon, 07 January 2022.
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Paragliding accident on Lions Head
SAHPA has learned of a tandem paragliding accident on Lions Head on 15 October 2021.
Paragliding accident at Hogsback
On Saturday 17th July 2021, a paraglider pilot had an accident at Dirk se kop in Hogsback. The pilot was seriously injured and required medical assistance on the mountain.
Paragliding accident at Llandudno
SAHPA has learned that a paraglider pilot had an unfortunate accident on Tuesday 8 June 2021 on the slopes of Little Lions Head above Llandudno.
Hang-gliding accident at Long Tom Pass
On 17 April 2021, an experienced hang-gliding pilot had an unfortunate accident at the Long Tom Pass launch site near Lydenburg.
Paragliding accident at Betty’s Bay
On 27th March 2021, a pilot on the dunes near Betty’s Bay, was involved in a paragliding accident.
Paragliding accident at Port Elizabeth
On 4th March 2021, a pilot flying at Lady Slipper near Port Elizabeth, was involved in a paragliding accident.
Paragliding accident at Sir Lowry’s Pass
On 30 January 2021, an experienced pilot had an unfortunate paragliding accident at the Sir Lowry’s Pass launch site just outside Somerset West. The pilot was taken to hospital for treatment and observation. No further information is available at present.
Paragliding accident in Lydenburg
On 9 January 2021, an experienced pilot had an unfortunate paragliding accident at a site known as Bambi, just outside Lydenburg in Mpumalanga. The pilot made an emergency landing on a steep rocky slope and … Read more
Speedflying accident on Clifton Beach
SAHPA has learned that a speedwing pilot had an unfortunate accident on 14 December 2021. The NSRI was activated and the pilot was transferred to hospital by helicopter. The nature and circumstances of the crash … Read more