Pilot Debrief

Alliant XLT-582 near Genesee, MI — 2009-09-12

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Date
2009-09-12
Location
Genesee, MI, USA
Airport
68G
Aircraft
Alliant XLT-582
Registration
N3284A
Category
Powered parachute
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees during takeoff into gusting winds.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that she departed runway 36 in the powered parachute and that the wind was from the east. After the aircraft lifted off, the pilot turned the aircraft into the wind. The pilot reported that the aircraft hit a wind gust and lost lift during the subsequent climbout. The powered parachute hit trees that lined the east side of the airport resulting in substantial damage. The pilot in the front seat received serious injuries, and the aft passenger was not injured.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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