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October 4, 2012 · Powrachute Pegasus · N580PG

Cumming, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Cumming, GA
Aircraft
Powrachute Pegasus
Tail Number
N580PG
Operator
Robert Branch
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA009

The non-certificated pilot of the powered parachute reported that he aborted his first takeoff because the riser lines to the canopy became entangled. During the subsequent takeoff, the powered parachute encountered a "gust of wind" from the left, and the craft was pushed into trees on the right of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe and canopy. After the accident, the pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation of the powered parachute.

NTSB Probable Cause

The operation of the powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.

Full Narrative

The non-certificated pilot/owner of the powered parachute reported that he aborted his first takeoff because the riser lines to the canopy became entangled. During the subsequent takeoff, the powered parachute encountered a "gust of wind" from the left, and the craft was pushed into trees to the right of the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe and canopy. After the accident, the pilot/owner reported to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that there were no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation of the powered parachute.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 EDT
Nearest AirportEbeneezer Airport (1nm)
Runway09
Runway Length1400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPowrachute Pegasus
Tail NumberN580PG
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert Branch
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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