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2023-11-05: Paramotor — Cyprus, CY

Cyprus, CY

On November 5, 2023, a Paramotor was involved in an aviation accident near Cyprus, CY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The primary cause of the accident was a loss of lift resulting from a wing collapse of the paramotor glider. This summary draws on records from the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Board of Cyprus (AAIIB).

Sourcesthe Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Board of Cyprus (AAIIB)Primary reportUpdated 1781169167Data APIEditorial standards

A paramotor glider experienced a loss of lift due to wing collapse during a private flight near Chalepianes, Cyprus.

What happened

On November 5, 2023, at approximately 13:50 UTC, a private paramotor flight experienced an accident in the Nicosia FIR. The aircraft, an OZONE Viper XC (unregistered), was operating in a field at Chalepianes, located near Tseri village and approximately 800 meters from Ktima Koushioumi.

During the flight, the aircraft suffered a loss of lift caused by a wing collapse. The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft, specifically noting that the propeller tips were torn. There were no passengers on board, and while the pilot was present, the report does not specify the level of injury sustained.

Probable cause

The primary cause of the accident was a loss of lift resulting from a wing collapse of the paramotor glider.

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