Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 15, 2008
NTSB Number
CEN09CA108
Location
Sunrise Beach, TX
Event ID
20081229X71433
Coordinates
30.100000, -98.683334
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a powerline while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the powerline.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9037V
Make
POWRACHUTE
Serial Number
A196PE
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ANDERSON II FRANCIS CHIP M
Address
3434 PRAIRIE LEA RD
Status
Deregistered
City
KINGSBURY
State / Zip Code
TX 78638-2115
Country
United States
Analysis
While flying at low altitude along a dry creek bed, the powered parachute impacted a powerline and subsequently 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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA108