SIX CHUTER SR7 near Winnie, TX — 2010-11-07

Probable cause

The collapse of the powered parachute's canopy on short final for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of lift.

NTSB narrative

While on short final to land at the airport, the light-sport powered parachute's canopy collapsed, resulting in a loss of lift and a hard landing. A postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Loss of lift · Landing

Evidence available

• 2 docket documents

Docket documents2

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1: Not obtainedform
• Correspondence: Interview notesinterview

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