POWRACHUTE PEGASUS
Cumming, GA — October 4, 2012
Event Information
| Date | October 4, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA009 |
| Event ID | 20121005X53607 |
| Location | Cumming, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.23861, -84.05417 |
| Airport | Ebeneezer Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | POWRACHUTE |
| Model | PEGASUS |
| Category | PPAR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The operation of the powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.
Full Narrative
The non-certificated pilot/owner of the powered parachute reported that he aborted his first takeoff because the riser lines to the canopy became entangled. During the subsequent takeoff, the powered parachute encountered a "gust of wind" from the left, and the craft was pushed into trees to the right of the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe and canopy. After the accident, the pilot/owner reported to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that there were no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation of the powered parachute.
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.