4 Oct 2012: POWRACHUTE PEGASUS — Robert Branch

4 Oct 2012: POWRACHUTE PEGASUS — Robert Branch

No fatalities • Cumming, GA, United States

Probable cause

The operation of the powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The non-certificated pilot/owner of the powered parachute reported that he aborted his first takeoff because the riser lines to the canopy became entangled. During the subsequent takeoff, the powered parachute encountered a "gust of wind" from the left, and the craft was pushed into trees to the right of the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe and canopy. After the accident, the pilot/owner reported to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that there were no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation of the powered parachute.

Contributing factors

  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Pilot
  • cause Pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 300/03kt, vis 10sm

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