Paramotor Accident Kills Great Falls Man

On December 12th, 2024, at around 1542 hours, Deputies were sent to 245 Gerber Road for a report of a male who was killed in a paramotor accident. The male later identified as James Michael Bialczak (40 years of age) of Great Falls.

(NTSB) he and the FAA would not be investigating this accident as the paramotor did not classify as an aircraft.

Cause of Death: Hemorrhagic Shock

Manner of Death: Accidental