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September 15, 2009 · Powrachute Airwolf · N6126B
New London, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
New London, OH
Aircraft
Powrachute Airwolf
Tail Number
N6126B
Operator
Real Aviators
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA588
The instructional flight in the powered parachute was departing when the student pilot suddenly turned the aircraft to the left while climbing. The flight instructor then turned the aircraft to the right and added full power, but the aircraft contacted a utility line that was in several pine trees along the planned takeoff path. The aircraft then descended and its parachute contacted treetops before falling to the ground and damaging the frame adjacent to the propeller, resulting in substantial damage. The flight instructor was uninjured and the student pilot sustained serious injuries.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
Full Narrative
The instructional flight in a powered parachute was departing from the instructor's residence when the student pilot "unexpectedly" turned the aircraft to the left while climbing. The flight instructor then turned the aircraft to the right and added full power, but the aircraft contacted a utility line that was in several pine trees about 21-28 feet in height along the planned takeoff path. The aircraft then descended and its parachute contacted treetops that were adjacent to a road across from the instructor's residence. The aircraft then fell to the ground, damaging the frame adjacent to the propeller, resulting in substantial damage. The flight instructor was uninjured and the student pilot sustained serious injuries.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPowrachute Airwolf
Tail NumberN6126B
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageSubstantial
OperatorReal Aviators
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 62 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC