You are here
Home <<Final Report: Accident Involving a TrikeBuggy Bullet V3.2, Paramotor, (unregistered), near Bellharbour, Co. Clare 21 June 2019, Report 2020-012
SYNOPSIS
During an attempted take-off from an agricultural field near Bellharbour, Co. Clare, directional control of the ‘TrikeBuggy Bullet’ paramotor was lost, resulting in it colliding with a dry stone wall at the south-western perimeter of the field. The Pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained fractures to both feet and to one arm. He was removed from the scene by the emergency services and brought to hospital. There was no fire.
Occurrence Date:
Friday, 21 June, 2019
Report Date:
Tuesday, 21 July, 2020
Downloads:
Contact Details
Air Accident Investigation Unit
Department of Transport
2nd Floor
Leeson Lane
Dublin 2
D02TR60
Ireland
Tel (24 hr Emergency only):
+353 1 604 1293
+353 1 241 1777
Tel (Administration):
+353 1 604 1292
+353 1 604 1513
Fax:
+353 1 604 1514
Email: info@aaiu.ie
Reporting an Occurrence
You can report an accident or an incident by ringing our 24 hour lines at:
+353 1 604 1293 or
+353 1 241 1777
Pilot Report Form
Pilots involved in an event should fill out a Pilot Report Form. You can download a PDF copy of the form or request one from the AAIU at the 24 hour line number given above.