ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 152267
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| Date: | Sunday 27 May 2012 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Kangook B |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | C-IIMV |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Bécancour, QC -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot-owner of the Kangook B powered paraglider, registered C-IIMV, had been flying for about 15 min at approximately 150 ft above ground level (AGL) over a field along the St. Lawrence River in Bécancour, Que. The aircraft was seen conducting a tight turn and then descending in a kind of spin. The pilot was unable to regain control before impact with the ground and succumbed to his injuries. The aircraft was checked and no damage was found to the canopy or the controls and the engine was developing power at the time of impact.
Sources:
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Jan-2013 12:17 | harro | Added |
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