Accident to the paramotor Ozone Power Freeride 17 identified 36UU on 25/06/2022 at Savines-Le-Lac
Wing collapse in flight, loss of control and collision with the surface of a lake
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While the pilot was in straight flight in turbulent aerological conditions, the wing suddenly closed, folded forwards and hit the pilot’s head.
The paramotor collided with the surface of the lake less than five seconds after the wing collapsed, without the pilot being able to reopen it or activate his emergency parachute.
Examination of the paramotor did not find any element likely to explain the wing collapse. The investigation was unable to determine in particular whether this collapse was related to the use of the speed bar combined with an input on the brakes.