INFINITY COMMANDER
Anchor Point, AK — August 10, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 10, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Anchor Point, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 59.77139, -151.81473 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ANC09CA077 |
| Event ID | 20090805X02414 |
Aircraft
| Make | INFINITY |
| Model | COMMANDER |
| Registration # | N50204 |
| Operator | GRINER DALE |
| Owner | GRINER DALE |
| Category | PPAR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's attempt to exceed the climb capability of the powered parachute during takeoff, and his lack of experience.
Full Narrative
The noncertificated pilot was taking off in a powered parachute from an off-airport site on a personal local flight, under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, when he collided with trees. According to a state trooper who interviewed the pilot shortly after the accident, the pilot stated that the parachute was not in the right position, and the parachute did not fill with air quickly enough. He related he was unable to climb sufficiently to avoid colliding with trees and falling to the ground. The powered parachute sustained substantial damage to the parachute and the pilot received serious injury. The pilot did not submit an NTSB Pilot/Operator Accident Report form (6120.1) as required.
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.