The USHPA writes:

USHPA Fatalities: 2014 Year to Date (May 1, 2014)

February 10, 2014 - Paul MacDonald

Paul MacDonald (34), achieved his P3 rating in 2006 but was not a current USHPA
member at the time of the accident. He launched in cloud conditions at a
familiar site and suffered fatal injuries after contacting power lines.

February 23, 2014 - Ronald Carter

Ron Carter (54), a P4 pilot and USHPA member since 2008, suffered fatal injuries
after becoming entangled in his wing while practicing advanced maneuvers.
Indications are that following the rapid inflation of his wing, which had
dropped behind him, the subsequent surge sent Ron into his wing. He was unable
to deploy his cut-away style reserve due to being entangled in his wing.

March 21, 2014 - Bence Pascu

Bence Pascu (34), a P2 pilot since August 2013, suffered fatal injuries after
his mini wing deflated, apparently caused by mechanical turbulence while flying
in strong winds.

April 23, 2014 - Eric Hill

Eric Hill (31), a P2 pilot since February 2013, suffered fatal injuries after a
major collapse of his mini wing while soaring during mid-day conditions in close
proximity to terrain.

June 20, 2014 - Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith (57), a P4 pilot since November 1997, suffered fatal injuries after
a major collapse within a few minutes of launching. A spiral dive following the
collapse resulted in the fatal impact with the steep slope of the hill.