Pilot Debrief

Thomas Long Long's Paraglider near Amarillo, TX — 2010-04-25

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Date
2010-04-25
Location
Amarillo, TX, USA
Aircraft
Thomas Long Long's Paraglider
Registration
UNREG
Category
Powered parachute
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

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.

NTSB 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.

NTSB coding

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