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April 4, 2021 · Destiny Powered Parachutes 2000 NO Series · UNREG
Saint Paul, NE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 4, 2021
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Saint Paul, NE
Aircraft
Destiny Powered Parachutes 2000 NO Series (2003)
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA179
The uncertificated pilot reported that while conducting a low altitude flight with a passenger in his two-seat unregistered powered parachute, a storm quickly moved into the area and a gust of wind “caught the parachute” and “pulled the machine down uncontrollably”. The aircraft subsequently impacted the terrain. The aircraft’s frame tubing beneath and forward of the seats sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The uncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute during low altitude flight in gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The uncertificated pilot reported that while conducting a low altitude flight with a passenger in his two-seat unregistered powered parachute, a storm quickly moved into the area and a gust of wind “caught the parachute” and “pulled the machine down uncontrollably”. The aircraft subsequently impacted the terrain. The aircraft’s frame tubing beneath and forward of the seats sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDestiny Powered Parachutes 2000 NO Series
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax Aircraft Engines · 582 · Reciprocating · 64
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 13 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC