ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285610
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| Date: | Sunday 7 September 2008 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: | Airframes Unlimited USA-1B |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N723JH |
| MSN: | 2007-0098 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 16 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 503 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Surry, Virginia -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Surry, VA (VA33) |
| Surry, VA (VA33) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the powered parachute stated that he started his takeoff roll on runway 27. The parachute canopy partially inflated with a right side end cell closure. The pilot stated, "he did not observe the tangled steering lines on the takeoff roll and failed to ensure that the parachute canopy was controllable". The powered parachute made a hard right turn at liftoff, reached an altitude of about five feet, and the parachute canopy collapsed. The powered parachute impacted the runway hard and rolled over inverted. The airframe received structural damage. The pilot conducted an engine shutdown and exited the powered parachute. The pilot stated there were no mechanical problems with the powered parachute.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper handling of the powered parachute during takeoff/initial climb.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA08CA191
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 12:17 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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