HILLER Sixchuter Legend XL
Vancouver, WA — April 8, 2009
Event Information
| Date | April 8, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA188 |
| Event ID | 20090413X20659 |
| Location | Vancouver, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.73195, -122.70667 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | HILLER |
| Model | Sixchuter Legend XL |
| Category | PPAR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed to become airborne within the distance available for takeoff.
Full Narrative
The student pilot attempted a takeoff in his experimental light sport aircraft (powered parachute). On previous occasions, he had successfully become airborne from his backyard. The pilot indicated that during acceleration he was unable to gain adequate lift due to the "stagnant air condition." There was little or no wind. Also, he was carrying a passenger. The powered parachute collided into a garage. The student pilot further reported that he was working on obtaining a sport pilot certificate. The pilot reported that no mechanical malfunction was experienced with the aircraft.
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.