Paraglider Crash Near Janowiec

Casualties unknown • Janowiec, PL

A paraglider pilot sustained serious injuries after colliding with a hillside near Janowiec during a flight near a local castle.

What happened

On June 28, 2017, a paragliding flight occurred in the vicinity of Janowiec, near a local castle. During the flight, the pilot encountered a sudden change in wind direction combined with a loss of lift. These atmospheric conditions caused the aircraft to strike the hillside from which the flight had originally departed.

As a result of the impact, the pilot sustained serious injuries.

The investigation

Upon reviewing the circumstances, the investigation revealed that the pilot did not possess the required qualifications or authorizations to conduct paragliding flights at the time of the occurrence. Consequently, the State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL) declined to conduct a formal aviation accident investigation.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a sudden shift in wind direction and a lack of lift, leading to a collision with a hillside; however, the pilot was operating without proper flight qualifications.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2017-06-28 aircraft accident near Janowiec, PL?

A paraglider pilot sustained serious injuries after colliding with a hillside near Janowiec during a flight near a local castle.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2017-06-28 involved a aircraft, at Janowiec, PL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by a sudden shift in wind direction and a lack of lift, leading to a collision with a hillside; however, the pilot was operating without proper flight qualifications.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2017-1433/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.

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