Powrachute LLC Airwolf
New London, OH — September 15, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 15, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA588 |
| Event ID | 20090916X35729 |
| Location | New London, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.85389, -83.26778 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Powrachute LLC |
| Model | Airwolf |
| Category | PPAR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
Full Narrative
The instructional flight in a powered parachute was departing from the instructor's residence when the student pilot "unexpectedly" turned the aircraft to the left while climbing. The flight instructor then turned the aircraft to the right and added full power, but the aircraft contacted a utility line that was in several pine trees about 21-28 feet in height along the planned takeoff path. The aircraft then descended and its parachute contacted treetops that were adjacent to a road across from the instructor's residence. The aircraft then fell to the ground, damaging the frame adjacent to the propeller, resulting in substantial damage. The flight instructor was uninjured and the student 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.