HOLMES WILLIAM E PREDATOR
Branson, MO — October 6, 2008
Event Information
| Date | October 6, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA025 |
| Event ID | 20081020X20243 |
| Location | Branson, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.68500, -93.30278 |
| Airport | Private Field |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | HOLMES WILLIAM E |
| Model | PREDATOR |
| Category | PPAR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the wing's failure to open all cells for undetermined reasons and the trees near the runway.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was taking off from a grass field in a powered parachute when all cells of the wing did not fully open, causing the aircraft to veer right. All cells of the wing then inflated and the aircraft became airborne. Shortly after takeoff the pilot hit a tree and impacted the ground. The cart frame was bent and the pilot sustained serious injuries.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.