Pilot Debrief

POWRACHUTE PEGASUS near Sunrise Beach, TX — 2008-06-15

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Date
2008-06-15
Location
Sunrise Beach, TX, USA
Aircraft
POWRACHUTE PEGASUS
Registration
N9037V
Category
Powered parachute
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a powerline while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the powerline.

NTSB narrative

While flying at low altitude along a dry creek bed, the powered parachute impacted a powerline and then the ground. The pilot and passenger were able to exit the craft unassisted. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the airframe had sustained substantial damage.

NTSB coding

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