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June 16, 2020 · Destiny XLT · UNREG
Frankfort, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Frankfort, OH
Aircraft
Destiny XLT (2013)
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
CEN20CA231
The pilot reported that upon lifting off in the powered parachute, he noticed two riser lines were twisted which impaired his ability to control the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently struck a tree and sustained minor damage while the pilot was attempting to land. The pilot was seriously injured. He noted that completing a better parachute layout during his preflight inspection might have prevented the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the powered parachute, which resulted in his takeoff with twisted riser lines and impaired aircraft control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that upon lifting off in the powered parachute, he noticed two riser lines were twisted which impaired his ability to control the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently struck a tree and sustained minor damage while the pilot was attempting to land. The pilot was seriously injured. He noted that completing a better parachute layout during his preflight inspection might have prevented the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:50 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDestiny XLT
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 DCDI · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 54
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC