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June 10, 2012 · Buckeye Aviation Breeze · N786DS
Lower Burrell, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Lower Burrell, PA
Aircraft
Buckeye Aviation Breeze
Tail Number
N786DS
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA389
The pilot stated that the powered parachute had been “pushed” by wind toward the trees throughout the approach. The parachute webbing became caught in the trees, and the undercarriage cart suspended below the parachute fell and impacted the ground on all three wheels. The pilot did not possess a pilot certificate and had received no formalized flight training. He had flown the powered parachute for about 15 hours before the accident. A postaccident examination revealed that the powered parachute sustained substantial damage to the undercarriage cart and that there were no pre-existing mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. A 3-knot crosswind existed during the approach.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the powered parachute, which resulted in a collision with trees during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight training.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the aircraft had been “pushed” by wind toward the trees throughout the approach. The parachute webbing became caught in the trees; the undercarriage fell and impacted the ground on all three wheels. The pilot did not possess a valid pilot certificate and had received no formalized flight training. He had flown the powered parachute for about 15 hours prior to the accident. A postaccident inspection revealed that the powered parachute sustained substantial damage to the undercarriage and that there were no pre-existing mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. A three knot crosswind existed during the approach.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:40 EDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Strip (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBuckeye Aviation Breeze
Tail NumberN786DS
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageSubstantial
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 64 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC