Were there any fatalities in the 20 Sept 2015 Paramotor, No Registration Thai accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Sept 2015 involved a Paramotor, No Registration Thai, at TH.

Fatal Paragliding Accident in Surat Thani, Thailand

On September 20, 2015, a Paramotor, No Registration Thai was involved in an aviation accident near TH. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The investigation indicated that the control lines were installed incorrectly, which may have caused the paraglider to swing and lose control. Additionally, the pilot was unable to recover from the situation because the altitude at the time was not sufficient. This summary draws on records from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand (AAIC).

Sourcesthe Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand (AAIC)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-07Data API Editorial standards

On September 20, 2015, an unregistered paraglider crashed in Surat Thani, Thailand, killing the 59-year-old pilot. The investigation found the control lines were incorrectly installed, leading to a loss of control.

Incident Overview and Location Details On September 20, 2015, at approximately 08:30 local time, a fatal aviation accident occurred in Surat Thani Province, Thailand. The incident involved a light aircraft classified as a paraglider that crashed into a dirt area near a glass ice factory. The specific location was along the Surat Thani-Phunphin Road in Wat Pradu Subdistrict, Mueang District. The aircraft was owned by a private individual and did not possess any nationality or registration marks. The flight was a general flight, and the crash resulted in severe damage to the aircraft and the death of the pilot.

Probable cause

The investigation indicated that the control lines were installed incorrectly, which may have caused the paraglider to swing and lose control. Additionally, the pilot was unable to recover from the situation because the altitude at the time was not sufficient.

Loss of control in flight

Fatal Paragliding Accident in Surat Thani, Thailand

Probable cause

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