Summary
On June 15, 2008, a Powrachute PEGASUS (N9037V) was involved in an accident near Sunrise Beach, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a powerline while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the powerline.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA108. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9037V.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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