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September 7, 2008 · Airframes Unlimited USA-1B · N723JH
Surry, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Surry, VA
Aircraft
Airframes Unlimited USA-1B
Tail Number
N723JH
Operator
Kenneth E Mahoney
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA191
The pilot of the powered parachute stated that he started his takeoff roll on runway 27. The parachute canopy partially inflated with a right side end cell closure. The pilot stated, "he did not observe the tangled steering lines on the takeoff roll and failed to ensure that the parachute canopy was controllable". The powered parachute made a hard right turn at liftoff, reached an altitude of about five feet, and the parachute canopy collapsed. The powered parachute impacted the runway hard and rolled over inverted. The airframe received structural damage. The pilot conducted an engine shutdown and exited the powered parachute. The pilot stated there were no mechanical problems with the powered parachute.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper handling of the powered parachute during takeoff/initial climb.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he started his take off roll on runway 27. The parachute canopy partially inflated with a right side end cell closure. The pilot stated, "he did not observe the tangled steering lines on the take off roll and failed to ensure that the parachute canopy was controllable". The powered parachute made a hard right turn at lift off, reached an altitude of about five feet, and the parachute canopy collapsed. The powered parachute impacted the runway hard and rolled over inverted. The airframe received structural damage. The pilot conducted an engine shut down and exited the powered parachute. The pilot stated there were no mechanical problems with the powered parachute.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBeaver Dam Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirframes Unlimited USA-1B
Tail NumberN723JH
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenneth E Mahoney
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating · 48
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC