AAIA publishes investigation report on accident involving Ozone Rush 6 paraglider
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At 1.51pm that day, the pilot took off from Ngong Ping, a paragliding area in Ma On Shan, and planned to top land at the take-off site. At 2.01pm, he was found descending rapidly and became stranded at a bush area in the southeast of Pyramid Hill. He was seriously injured and was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
The investigation concluded that this accident was probably caused by the loss of control of the paraglider, resulting in an impact with the terrain. The investigation team has made two safety recommendations to the Hong Kong China Paragliding Association and the International Paragliding Association, namely enhancing the guidance promulgated to the paragliding community to encourage paragliding pilots to make use of their reserve parachute during emergency situations; and encouraging paragliding pilots to progressively familiarise themselves with the specific handling features, performance and flying characteristics of any new paraglider.
The investigation was conducted by a team of professional investigators in adherence to international standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). "The objective of the investigation was to identify the circumstances and causes of the accident with a view to preventing a recurrence," an AAIA spokesperson said.
Throughout the investigation, all parties concerned were properly consulted on the report. The report is available for downloading on the AAIA webpage (www.tlb.gov.hk/aaia/eng/investigation_reports/index.html).
The AAIA, an independent investigation authority formed under the Transport and Logistics Bureau, is responsible for the investigation of civil aircraft accidents and incidents in accordance with the Hong Kong Civil Aviation (Investigation of Accidents) Regulations (Cap. 448B) and with reference to the ICAO standards.
Ends/Friday, May 2, 2025
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