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April 8, 2009 · Hiller Sixchuter Legend XL · N16503
Vancouver, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 8, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Vancouver, WA
Aircraft
Hiller Sixchuter Legend XL
Tail Number
N16503
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
WPR09CA188
The student pilot attempted a takeoff in his experimental light sport aircraft (powered parachute). On previous occasions, he had successfully become airborne from his backyard. The pilot indicated that during acceleration he was unable to gain adequate lift due to the "stagnant air condition." There was little or no wind and the airplane was carrying a passenger. The powered parachute impacted a garage. The student pilot further reported that he was working on obtaining a sport pilot certificate. The pilot reported that he experienced no preimpact mechanical malfunction with the aircraft.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed to become airborne within the distance available for takeoff.
Full Narrative
The student pilot attempted a takeoff in his experimental light sport aircraft (powered parachute). On previous occasions, he had successfully become airborne from his backyard. The pilot indicated that during acceleration he was unable to gain adequate lift due to the "stagnant air condition." There was little or no wind. Also, he was carrying a passenger. The powered parachute collided into a garage. The student pilot further reported that he was working on obtaining a sport pilot certificate. The pilot reported that no mechanical malfunction was experienced with the aircraft.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:09 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHiller Sixchuter Legend XL
Tail NumberN16503
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO