Accident to the ITV Wings Boxer 2M identified 83AWI on 14/12/2020 at Port Fréjus (Var)

Cat. 2 investigation report: simplified-format report, adapted to the circumstances of the occurrence and the investigation stakes.

While the pilot was flying at low height above Port-Fréjus, the wind quickly changed direction with gusts appearing, possibly resulting in localised low intensity wind shear. The wing of the paramotor closed massively. The paramotor banked and adopted a steep downward path. The pilot was able to re-inflate the wing, but the low height did not allow him to start climbing before the collision with a pontoon.