INFINITY INFINITY 2003
Wilmore, KY — July 16, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 16, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA462 |
| Event ID | 20120718X82638 |
| Location | Wilmore, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.89056, -84.68861 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | INFINITY |
| Model | INFINITY 2003 |
| Category | PPAR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loss of lift on initial climb for unreported reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he advanced the throttle to about two-thirds and the parachute went from left to right. He decreased the throttle and the parachute stopped oscillating and kitted up correctly. He increased power and they became airborne in a slow climb at about 30 mph. He observed a tree line to his front. The aircraft was not achieving any lift so he maneuvered the aircraft towards a cut in the trees. The nose of the airframe collided with the trees. He added power to level the airframe and they collided with the ground hard. The aircraft sustained minor damage. Both the pilot and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The pilot stated he may have encountered a downdraft. The nearest airport to the crash site was located 15 miles to the northeast. The winds at the airport were reported as calm. The pilot reported no pre-crash mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations before the accident. The reported loss of lift was not determined.
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.