DESTINY XLT near Frankfort, OH — 2020-06-16
Final reportCEN20CA231
- Date
- 2020-06-16
- Location
- Frankfort, OH, USA
- Aircraft
- DESTINY XLT
- Registration
- UNREG
- Category
- Powered parachute
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the powered parachute, which resulted in his takeoff with twisted riser lines and impaired aircraft control.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that upon lifting off in the powered parachute, he noticed two riser lines were twisted which impaired his ability to control the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently struck a tree and sustained minor damage while the pilot was attempting to land. The pilot was seriously injured. He noted that completing a better parachute layout during his preflight inspection might have prevented the accident.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 3 docket documents
Docket documents3
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