Thomas Long Long's Paraglider
Amarillo, TX — April 25, 2010
Event Information
| Date | April 25, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Amarillo, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.28583, -101.70389 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA229 |
| Event ID | 20100428X20315 |
Aircraft
| Make | Thomas Long |
| Model | Long's Paraglider |
| Registration # | UNREG |
| Category | PPAR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute, resulting in an unintentional departure and subsequent collision with power lines and the ground.
Full Narrative
The non-licensed pilot and passenger were taxiing across the pilot’s yard when the unregistered powered parachute unintentionally became airborne. The pilot attempted to land in his front yard, but was unsuccessful. Moments later the parachute came in contact with a static power line and the fuselage impacted the ground. The pilot and passenger were able to exit unassisted. The pilot reported that the parachute experienced no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.
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.