ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 305240
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| Date: | Saturday 24 September 2022 |
| Time: | 08:20 LT |
| Type: | Alliant Destiny XLT |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5065Q |
| MSN: | 3C0526 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2006 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 285 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 582SER |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Oneonta, Alabama -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Oneonta, AL |
| Oneonta, AL | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The noncertificated pilot reported that both a gust of wind and improper application of rudder during takeoff in his powered parachute resulted in him impacting trees to the left of the departure runway. This impact resulted in substantial damage to the airframe tubing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the powered parachute that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the powered parachute during takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA23LA003
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