ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 288561
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| Date: | Sunday 25 April 2010 |
| Time: | 09:30 LT |
| Type: | Thomas Long Long's Paraglider |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | UNREG |
| MSN: | 1002 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 20 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 503 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Amarillo, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Amarillo, TX |
| Amarillo, TX | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The non-licensed pilot and passenger were taxiing across the pilot's yard when the unregistered powered parachute unintentionally became airborne. The pilot attempted to land in his front yard, but was unsuccessful. Moments later the parachute came in contact with a static power line and the fuselage impacted the ground. The pilot and passenger were able to exit unassisted. The pilot reported that the parachute experienced no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the powered parachute, resulting in an unintentional departure and subsequent collision with power lines and the ground.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN10CA229
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 23:54 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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