Pilot Debrief

POWRACHUTE PEGASUS near Cumming, GA — 2012-10-04

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Date
2012-10-04
Location
Cumming, GA, USA
Airport
4GA9
Aircraft
POWRACHUTE PEGASUS
Registration
N580PG
Category
Powered parachute
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The operation of the powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

The non-certificated pilot of the powered parachute reported that he aborted his first takeoff because the riser lines to the canopy became entangled. During the subsequent takeoff, the powered parachute encountered a "gust of wind" from the left, and the craft was pushed into trees on the right of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe and canopy. After the accident, the pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation of the powered parachute.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents6

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