Pilot Debrief

HILLER Sixchuter Legend XL near Vancouver, WA — 2009-04-08

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Date
2009-04-08
Location
Vancouver, WA, USA
Aircraft
HILLER Sixchuter Legend XL
Registration
N16503
Category
Powered parachute
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed to become airborne within the distance available for takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot attempted a takeoff in his experimental light sport aircraft (powered parachute). On previous occasions, he had successfully become airborne from his backyard. The pilot indicated that during acceleration he was unable to gain adequate lift due to the "stagnant air condition." There was little or no wind and the airplane was carrying a passenger. The powered parachute impacted a garage. The student pilot further reported that he was working on obtaining a sport pilot certificate. The pilot reported that he experienced no preimpact mechanical malfunction with the aircraft.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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