ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 287589
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| Date: | Tuesday 10 July 2012 |
| Time: | 19:25 LT |
| Type: | Buckeye Dream Machine |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2552G |
| MSN: | 001 |
| Engine model: | Rotax 503 DCDI |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Central City, Nebraska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Central City, NE |
| Central City, NE | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While taking off from a grass airstrip, the passenger felt the powered parachute 'tug†to the right and the heading changed 90 degrees. The heading then changed back to the left, and the aircraft was traveling toward powerlines. The pilot reduced the engine power, and the aircraft traveled under the powerlines; however, the parachute contacted the wires. The aircraft swung backwards, and the parachute separated from the wires at which time the aircraft impacted the terrain.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines during the initial takeoff climb.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN12LA428
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 12:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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