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October 6, 2008 · Holmes William E Predator · N868S
Branson, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Branson, MO
Aircraft
Holmes William E Predator
Tail Number
N868S
Operator
Registration Pending
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA025
The student pilot was taking off from a grass field in a powered parachute when all cells of the wing did not fully open, causing the aircraft to veer right. All cells of the wing then inflated and the aircraft became airborne. Shortly after takeoff the pilot hit a tree and impacted the ground. The cart frame was bent and the pilot sustained serious injuries.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the wing's failure to open all cells for undetermined reasons and the trees near the runway.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was taking off from a grass field in a powered parachute when all cells of the wing did not fully open, causing the aircraft to veer right. All cells of the wing then inflated and the aircraft became airborne. Shortly after takeoff the pilot hit a tree and impacted the ground. The cart frame was bent and the pilot sustained serious injuries.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:19 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Field (0nm)
Runway06
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHolmes William E Predator
Tail NumberN868S
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRegistration Pending
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 55
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC