This gallery of X-rays and horror pics is not intended to be light hearted in any way. It is a cold reminder to all pilots of just how easily a momentary lapse of concentration, a bad decision or simply pushing the limits can land you in a world of pain... if you're lucky. All of these accidents happened to experienced pilots who, like you, thought it couldn't happen to them.

Learn from their mistakes. Fly responsibly. Fly safely.

• Ryczard Porebski's accident - you'll need a strong stomach for these photos.
  
• Paragliding related trauma

 and the not so lucky...