NZ Herald reports coroners findings on crash at Mt Maunganui

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Paramotor crash CAA accident summary

The attached CAA accident summary highlights several important considerations for all powered flights:

1. Every take off should include a plan for engine failure or reduced performance at any stage of the flight from the start of the run through climb out to a height that allows a safe landing. 
2. If there is any fault or reduced performance discovered at any time then don't ignore it, take action to correct it. 
3. If you haven't flown for a while then don't be too proud to ask a flying buddy to check what you are doing, check what your flight plan is and what you will do with an engine failure or other emergency. 

Summary? Don't trust your engine, ever.

CAA accident summary