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January 18, 2020 · Powrachute Airwolf 912 · N260AZ

Gold Canyon, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 18, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Gold Canyon, AZ
Aircraft
Powrachute Airwolf 912 (2004)
Tail Number
N260AZ
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA070

The pilot stated that, during the takeoff roll in the powered parachute, the parachute "did not come up straight but to the side," so he aborted the takeoff. He reduced the throttle, but the powered parachute didn't slow down, and it pulled to the side of the runway. He tried applying brakes, but the front brake was on gravel and got locked up and would not turn the powered parachute, which then slid forward and hit a barricade. The steering bar and frame sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the powered parachute that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in collision with a barricade.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll, in the powered parachute, the parachute did not come up straight, but to one side so he aborted the takeoff. He reduced the throttle, but the aircraft didn't slow down and pulled him to one side of the runway. He tried applying brakes, but he was on gravel and the front brake locked up, and would not turn the aircraft. The aircraft then slid forward and hit a barricade. The steering bar and frame were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:05 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPowrachute Airwolf 912
Tail NumberN260AZ
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · URL912 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Sprt · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 6 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 37 C
Altimeter32.27 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourcePILO

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