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July 3, 2011 · Condor Southern Powered Parach Raptor · N6012H

Weyauwega, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Weyauwega, WI
Aircraft
Condor Southern Powered Parach Raptor
Tail Number
N6012H
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
CEN11LA456

The pilot stated that he was flying the powered parachute over a river and struck power lines. Postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Incorrect use/operation - C

Full Narrative

On July 3, 2011, about 1853 central daylight time, a Condor Southern Powered Parachute Raptor, N6012H, sustained minor damage when it struck powerlines near Weyauwega, Wisconsin. The pilot suffered serious injuries. The aircraft was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight which was not operated on a flight plan. The local flight originated from a private residence in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, at an unconfirmed time. A report submitted on behalf of the pilot stated that he was flying over the Wolf River and struck power lines. Examination of the aircraft after the accident revealed minor damage. No anomalies were found that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot held a student pilot certificate that was issued on August 6, 2007. The report submitted did not list flight experience or training the pilot may have received.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:53 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCondor Southern Powered Parach Raptor
Tail NumberN6012H
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · None · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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