POWRACHUTE PEGASUS
Sunrise Beach, TX, June 15, 2008
Event Information
| Date | June 15, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Sunrise Beach, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.10000, -98.68333 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA108 |
| Event ID | 20081229X71433 |
Aircraft
| Make | POWRACHUTE |
| Model | PEGASUS |
| Registration # | N9037V |
| Category | PPAR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a powerline while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the powerline.
Full Narrative
While flying at low altitude along a dry creek bed, the powered parachute impacted a powerline and subsequently the ground. The pilot and passenger were able to exit the craft unassisted. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the airframe had sustained substantial damage.
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.