ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289154
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| Date: | Monday 4 July 2011 |
| Time: | 06:25 LT |
| Type: | Skytrails Lsa Predator |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N5358Z |
| MSN: | P582E40201 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 38 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 582 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Coldspring, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Coldspring, TX |
| Coldspring, TX | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During initial climb the powered-parachute experienced an unexplained loss of altitude as it passed over a tree line that bordered the hayfield used for the takeoff. The airframe was substantially damaged as it impacted trees and the roof of an occupied residence and fell to the ground. No one on the ground was injured. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the powered parachute and the engine produced full power throughout the event.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate consideration of obstructions on his flight path and inability to maintain altitude following an unexplained loss of lift.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN11CA445
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 10:28 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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