What happened
On May 11, 2014, a paragliding accident occurred in the vicinity of Stradomka, within the Bochnia municipality. A 46-year-old pilot, who held valid qualifications issued by the LAACR, performed a takeoff and reached an approximate altitude of 10 meters. Shortly after reaching this height, the pilot experienced a sudden loss of altitude for unknown reasons. The descent resulted in a high-velocity impact with the ground, causing the pilot to suffer a fractured ankle.
The investigation
The investigation was based on information provided by the Police. Due to the pilot's failure to report the accident and the lack of a prepared investigation report, the PKBWL was unable to fully reconstruct the specific circumstances or the exact sequence of events. Because the pilot did not fulfill the obligation to report the occurrence, the Commission did not initiate a formal independent investigation.
Findings
- The pilot sustained a fractured ankle during the landing.
- The specific cause of the rapid descent remains unknown due to the lack of available data and the absence of a formal report from the participant.
- The pilot failed to comply with the regulatory requirement to report the accident to the authorities.