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September 12, 2009 · Alliant XLT-582 · N3284A
Genesee, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Genesee, MI
Aircraft
Alliant XLT-582
Tail Number
N3284A
Operator
Donald and Laurie Alarie-Anderson
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA580
The pilot reported that she departed runway 36 in the powered parachute and that the wind was from the east. After the aircraft lifted off, the pilot turned the aircraft into the wind. The pilot reported that the aircraft hit a wind gust and lost lift during the subsequent climbout. The powered parachute hit trees that lined the east side of the airport resulting in substantial damage. The pilot in the front seat received serious injuries, and the aft passenger was not injured.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Climb rate-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that she departed runway 36 in the powered parachute and that the wind was from the east. After the aircraft lifted off, the pilot turned the aircraft into the wind. The pilot reported that the aircraft hit a wind gust and lost lift during the subsequent climbout. The powered parachute hit trees that lined the east side of the airport resulting in substantial damage. The pilot in the front seat received serious injuries, and the aft passenger was not injured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 EDT
Nearest AirportDuford Field Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2048 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAlliant XLT-582
Tail NumberN3284A
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald and Laurie Alarie-Anderson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Sprt
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0