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September 28, 2012 · Barche Destiny XLT · N30337

Springfield, NE

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 28, 2012
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Springfield, NE
Aircraft
Barche Destiny XLT
Tail Number
N30337
Operator
Barche Martin J
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA666

The pilot stated the chute on the powered parachute fully inflated during the takeoff from a grass field. Once inflated, the chute began to oscillate, and the aircraft began to bounce. The pilot increased the flare of the chute to get the wheels off the terrain. Once airborne, the landing gear contacted a bean crop located at the end of the grass field. The aircraft continued to gain altitude, and as the pilot decreased the flare, the aircraft began to lose altitude, and, once again, the landing gear scraped the bean crop. The pilot increased the flare and the aircraft began to slowly gain altitude. As the aircraft approached an irrigation boom, the pilot initiated a left turn during which he lost control of the aircraft and it impacted the field. The aircraft sustained broken structural fuselage tubing, and the pilot sustained serious injuries. The pilot reported that he suspected the adjustment knot on the steering line slipped, which resulted in the loss of control during the turn. A witness reported that the powered parachute did not fully inflate and the aircraft did not become airborne until it was three-quarters of the way down the airstrip.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff when the chute oscillations were initially detected.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated the chute on the powered parachute fully inflated during the takeoff. Once inflated, the chute began to oscillate and the aircraft began to bounce. The pilot increased the flare of the chute to get the wheels off the terrain. Once airborne, the landing gear contacted a bean crop located at the end of the grass field that was being used for takeoff. The aircraft continued to gain altitude and as the pilot decreased the flare, the aircraft began to lose altitude and once again the landing gear scraped the bean crop. The pilot once again increased the flare and the aircraft began to slowly gain altitude. As the aircraft approached an irrigation boom, the pilot initiated a left turn during which he lost control of the aircraft and it impacted the field. The pilot reported that he suspected the adjustment knot on the steering line slipped which resulted in the loss of control during the turn. A witness reported that the powered parachute did not fully inflate and the aircraft did not become airborne until it was ¾ the way down the airstrip.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPVTFIELD (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBarche Destiny XLT
Tail NumberN30337
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBarche Martin J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582UL DCDI · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Sprt · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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