Speedflying accident at Llandudno on 8 June 2021
SAHPA has learned that a speedflying pilot had an unfortunate accident on Tuesday 8 June 2021 on the slopes of Little Lions Head above Llandudno. The unidentified pilot was airlifted…
Hang-gliding accident at Long Tom Pass on 17 April 2021
On 17 April 2021, an experienced hang-gliding pilot had an unfortunate paragliding accident at the Long Tom Pass launch site near Lydenburg. The pilot was taken to hospital for treatment and…
Accident at Betty’s Bay on 27 March 2021
On 27th March 2021, a pilot on the dunes near Betty’s Bay, was involved in a paragliding accident. While initial information is limited, it is believed that the pilot sustained injuries and was rescued by the National Sea Rescue Institute.
Paragliding accident at Port Elizabeth on 4th March 2021
On 4th March 2021, a pilot flying at Lady Slipper near Port Elizabeth, was involved in a paragliding accident. While initial information is limited, it is believed that the pilot…
Fatal speed-flying accident on 20th February 2021
The South Africa Hang-Gliding and Paragliding Association (SAHPA) regrets to hear of a young male pilot who was involved in a speed-flying accident at Lion’s Head on Saturday afternoon. It is believed he later…
Accident at Sir Lowry’s Pass on 30 January 2021
On 30 January 2021, an experienced pilot had an unfortunate paragliding accident at the Sir Lowry’s Pass launch site just outside Somerset West. The pilot was taken to hospital for treatment and observation. No further information is available at present.
Fatal Accident on 17th January 2021
The South Africa Hang-Gliding and Paragliding Association (SAHPA) deeply regrets to convey that a male Swedish paragliding pilot was involved in a fatal accident at Porterville earlier today. The exact cause of…
Accident in Lydenburg on 9 January 2021
On 9 January 2021, an experienced pilot had an unfortunate paragliding accident at a site known as Bambi, just outside Lydenburg in Mpumalanga. The pilot made an emergency landing on…
Fatal Accident on 06 January 2021
The South Africa Hang-Gliding and Paragliding Association (SAHPA) deeply regrets to convey that a male South African paragliding pilot was involved in a fatal accident at Du Toits Kloof Pass…
Fatal Accident on 23 December 2020
The South Africa Hang-Gliding and Paragliding Association (SAHPA) deeply regrets to convey that a male South African hang-gliding pilot was involved in a fatal accident at Lion’s Head earlier today. The exact…