BogdanFly X-wing paraglider crash report published after pilot's death
Hong Kong's Civil Aviation Accident Investigation Authority published a report on a fatal BogdanFly X-wing paraglider accident. The pilot died after crashing into a tree on Tai Tung Shan. Investigators advised all paragliding participants to conduct thorough risk assessments.
Hong Kong's Civil Aviation Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) on 5 October 2026 published its final report into a fatal paragliding accident involving a BogdanFly X-wing paraglider. The incident occurred when the pilot took off alone from a paragliding site on Tai Tung Shan at around 2:30 pm, before crashing into a tree on a slope and dying from his injuries.
The investigation found that the pilot most likely lost effective control of the paraglider in strong updrafts and cloud, leading to the fall and multiple injuries. The report did not name the pilot or provide further personal details.
As a result of the probe, the AAIA issued one safety recommendation to the Hong Kong Paragliding Association and the International Paragliding Commission. The recommendation emphasised the critical importance of all paragliding participants in Hong Kong conducting comprehensive risk assessments to reduce risks to a reasonably low level.
The investigation was conducted by a professional accident investigation panel strictly in accordance with international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). A spokesman for the AAIA said: 'The purpose of the investigation is to identify the circumstances and causes of the accident so as to prevent similar incidents from recurring.'
The AAIA consulted all relevant parties fully during the investigation. The full report is available for download on the AAIA website at www.tlb.gov.hk/aaia/tc/investigation_reports/index.html.
The AAIA is an independent investigation body established under the Transport and Logistics Bureau. It conducts civil aviation accident and incident investigations under the Hong Kong Civil Aviation (Accident Investigation) Regulations (Cap. 448B) and with reference to ICAO standards.
