ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 311964
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| Date: | Sunday 4 April 2021 |
| Time: | 19:30 LT |
| Type: | Destiny Powered Parachutes 2000 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | UNREG |
| MSN: | Unknown |
| Year of manufacture: | 2003 |
| Engine model: | Rotax Aircraft Engines 582 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Saint Paul, Nebraska -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Saint Paul, NE |
| Saint Paul, NE | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
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 parachuteâ and 'pulled the machine down uncontrollablyâ. 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.
Probable Cause: The uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the powered parachute during low altitude flight in gusting wind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN21LA179
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2023 05:48 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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