ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285954
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| Date: | Tuesday 17 June 2008 |
| Time: | 09:30 LT |
| Type: | Hughes Aero Predator |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2572F |
| MSN: | PC010753W4CR |
| Total airframe hrs: | 12 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 582 UL |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wharton, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Wharton Airport, TX (WHT/KARM) |
| Wharton, TX | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While demonstrating flight maneuvers in a two-seat powered parachute, the pilot encountered a stall at approximately 45 feet above ground level. Despite immediate control inputs, the pilot was unable to recover the powered parachute and impacted the ground. Both the pilot and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The powered parachute sustained minor damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DFW08CA179
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 17:33 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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