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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:11:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RealityCheck0311]
Skip to 3:45 to see the accident. In the first minute he explains what went wrong.
He "got lucky" in the sense he didn't die. Did sustain a broken pelvis, back, neck, and severely crushed one arm. Again, skip to 3:45 if you only care about seeing the accident.  Paramotor Crash ALMOST Ended My Life |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:14:09 PM EDT
[#1]
I'm impressed that he held onto his phone.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:19:42 PM EDT
[#2]
At first I thought it was Tucker Gott.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:19:43 PM EDT
[#3]
“Hey siri call 911”.
Wonder what happened? He seemed to be having fun till it went bad. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:20:18 PM EDT
[#4]
That is most unfortunate.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:21:07 PM EDT
[#5]
I used to fly ultralights back in the day and I would never fly in one of these.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:22:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:22:19 PM EDT
[#7]
The way he screamed sounds exactly like me when I climax.
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USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:23:51 PM EDT
[#8]
I wonder if he wasn't worried about the stupid phone and selfie crap if he could have saved it and got it under control.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:23:53 PM EDT
[#9]
Hey Siri call 911! |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:24:59 PM EDT
[#10]
He flew it all the way to the crash.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:25:09 PM EDT
[#11]
@Sixgunner45
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:26:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Matthew_Q]
[#12]
I think I've met Anthony a couple times. I know I've bantered with him on a couple of his videos a while back.
yeah, taking a collapse with full trims out and speedbar... that's the least likely configuration to recover. Originally Posted By CZ75_9MM: I wonder if he wasn't worried about the stupid phone and selfie crap if he could have saved it and got it under control. Not likely. He didn't have enough altitude to correct. The wing reinflated, but it was pointed at the ground. If he was at 1000 feet, he might have been able to recover. I've done speed bar with trims out at low altitude, but my wing is a very stable wing and isn't a high performance glider, so it would recover pretty easily if it ever did collapse. I'll have to watch the rest of the video to see what he says happened. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:27:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Subpar: The way he screamed sounds exactly like me when I climax. 
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USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:28:41 PM EDT
[#14]
"Is this your first time doing this?"
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:33:28 PM EDT
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USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:35:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CZ75_9MM: I wonder if he wasn't worried about the stupid phone and selfie crap if he could have saved it and got it under control. He could have uncollapsed it. Good call. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:38:01 PM EDT
[#17]
That's no joke. A friend of mine was killed flying one of these.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:47:14 PM EDT
[#18]
48 miles per hour! Oh shit!
Is that hauling ass in one? Seems like they look slower when I’ve seen one. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:56:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:02:49 PM EDT
[#20]
I don't know what a tension knot is but perhaps going to the limit of a new canopy is not wise on the first flight.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:03:03 PM EDT
[#21]
So was this a weather, equipment, training, or a pilot-was-being-stupid failure?
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:10:29 PM EDT
[#22]
So his thrust trashed the chute AOA and the chute stalled?
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:11:55 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bayonet_shrew: So was this a weather, equipment, training, or a pilot-was-being-stupid failure? He explains the reason in the first minute of the video. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:13:32 PM EDT
[#24]
Well that's taking "I crashed for youtube clicks" to the extreme.
No, not shitting on this guy. I'm shitting on that asshole that crashed his plane, removed evidence, and then lied to the NTSB about it. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:15:34 PM EDT
[#25]
saw that video this morning, which motivated me to drive out to both austin-area paramotor schools today to see about training.
no one was home at either, which i assume is due to the weather. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:16:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GDaawg]
[#26]
Dumbest thing I've seen all week.
He "Almost" died doing what he loved. P.S.> If God indeed intended humans to fly why didn't he grant us wings? |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:18:07 PM EDT
[#27]
911 Dispatcher: Sir, how old are you?
Injured guy in pain: 33 911 Dispatcher: Dumbass, you’re old enough to know better. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:20:27 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jerrwhy01: At first I thought it was Tucker Gott. That’s what I thought when I saw the title. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:32:18 PM EDT
[#29]
I don’t understand it. Like Wingsuiting, it goes against all the basic tenets of aviation.
Regular flying is dangerous enough. Then you up the danger by flying an inflatable wing. Then you distract yourself producing Youtube crap, Then, you attempt to set the inflatable wing all time ground speed record. Oh well, at least he’ll get a lot of clicks. Dya think he’d mind if we turned that into an “In” Gif? |
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USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:34:11 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GDaawg: Dumbest thing I've seen all week. He "Almost" died doing what he loved. P.S.> If God indeed intended humans to fly why didn't he grant us wings? I've never understand your thinking |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:39:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GDaawg]
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hostile1: I've never understand your thinking I bet those Mexicans understand it. Probably thought that guy was an absolute idiot. Only bad things happen when piloting magical flying parachutes. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:41:11 PM EDT
[#32]
The amount of time they were on hold with 911 is perhaps the most terrifying part of the video.
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USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:42:37 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GDaawg: I bet those Mexicans understand it. Probably thought that guy was an absolute idiot. Only bad things happen when piloting magical flying parachutes. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GDaawg: Originally Posted By Hostile1: I've never understand your thinking I bet those Mexicans understand it. Probably thought that guy was an absolute idiot. Only bad things happen when piloting magical flying parachutes. I see what the problem is. Parachutes aren't actually magical. It's science that's been known in the first world for over a century. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:43:18 PM EDT
[#34]
That seemed painful
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:48:11 PM EDT
[#35]
He’s lucky the fan was facing ground right before impact. Slowed his descent and cushioned the impact a bit.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:48:37 PM EDT
[#36]
I’ve watched the video (or at least the first part)
Can anyone explain exactly what caused the wing to collapse? Did he reduce the AoA to the point that the upper surface collapsed? |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:51:37 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FredMan: I’ve watched the video (or at least the first part) Can anyone explain exactly what caused the wing to collapse? Did he reduce the AoA to the point that the upper surface collapsed? He left something loose or unsecured or something. Matt, can you translate for us? |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:53:40 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wvfarrier: That seemed painful And will continue to be painful until his death. Whoever quotes "what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger" is either inexperienced or full of shit. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:56:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FredMan: I’ve watched the video (or at least the first part) Can anyone explain exactly what caused the wing to collapse? Did he reduce the AoA to the point that the upper surface collapsed? Youre not supposed to use the speed bar with trims fully out. Especially on a performance wing. Especially at low altitude. Not 100% guaranteed death, but definitely a risky play. He knew better |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:57:13 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SmilingBandit: The amount of time they were on hold with 911 is perhaps the most terrifying part of the video. I was waiting for them to pick up thinking it would be an answering machine.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:58:21 PM EDT
[#41]
Was that a fire extinguisher strapped to his leg?
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:59:35 PM EDT
[#42]
Wife was not fat. Hopefully he heals fine.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:12:15 PM EDT
[#43]
Yeah…nope.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:13:02 PM EDT
[#44]
That was very painful to listen to.
He carried a lot of speed into the ground, and probably fortunate the prop housing struck first. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:14:54 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sirensong: saw that video this morning, which motivated me to drive out to both austin-area paramotor schools today to see about training. no one was home at either, which i assume is due to the weather. They won't be training every day. Weather conditions have to be favorable. Call Austin Paramotor if you want to check it out. Bryan will take care of you! |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:17:12 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jerrwhy01: At first I thought it was Tucker Gott. Was my first thought too. He made me want to learn. I haven't. I |
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AK, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:19:58 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jerrwhy01: At first I thought it was Tucker Gott. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:25:19 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Matthew_Q: I'll have to watch the rest of the video to see what he says happened. First part of video |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:25:44 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BillofRights: He left something loose or unsecured or something. Matt, can you translate for us? No, he didn't leave something unsecured. A paraglider flies at pretty much a fixed speed. You can change the configuration (shape) of the wing to increase or decrease speed. This is done in two ways. 1. trims - the 'trim' or shape of the wing is altered by lengthening the rear (trailing edge) lines which changes the angle of attack. More speed, less lift 2. speed bar - this is a literal bar connected to lines that you push with your feet. The lines are connected to the mechanism that pulls the leading edge lines downward, decreasing the angle of attack. Both together (trims 'out' or 'fast') can result in relatively fast flight compared to trims in (slow) and no bar. Higher performance wings don't recover from a deflation very quickly, though it is easy to "get off" the speed bar. Anthony didn't have the altitude to get a good re-inflation and recover. I've intentionally caused partial collapses in my wing to kill altitude quicker. My wing is a B/C rated wing (A is low end, beginner, D is high performance) and recovers pretty quickly from at least partial collapses. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:28:33 PM EDT
[#50]
Damn! That looked like it sucked.
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