Pilot Debrief

Powerchute LLC Airwolf 912ULS near Alexandria, IN — 2011-01-14

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Date
2011-01-14
Location
Alexandria, IN, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
Powerchute LLC Airwolf 912ULS
Registration
N4306P
Category
Powered parachute
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an initial climb following an aborted landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the powered parachute stated that he performed several touch-and-go landings at the departure airport. He then flew to his house where he attempted a landing on a 600-foot-long flat grass strip. During the landing attempt, the pilot was focused on the touchdown point and, when he looked up he noticed that the powered parachute veered off the right side of the grass strip. He added full engine power and attempted an aborted landing. During the initial climb, the powered parachute struck the tree tops. The pilot stated that the powered parachute can take off and land in about 50 feet and that he had not previously attempted a landing at his residence.

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