Summary
On August 10, 2009, a Infinity COMMANDER (N50204) was involved in an accident near Anchor Point, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's attempt to exceed the climb capability of the powered parachute during takeoff, and his lack of experience.
The noncertificated pilot was taking off in a powered parachute from an off-airport site on a personal local flight, under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, when he collided with trees. According to a state trooper who interviewed the pilot shortly after the accident, the pilot stated that the parachute was not in the right position, and the parachute did not fill with air quickly enough. He related he was unable to climb sufficiently to avoid colliding with trees and falling to the ground. The powered parachute sustained substantial damage to the parachute and the pilot received serious injury. The pilot did not submit an NTSB Pilot/Operator Accident Report form (6120.1) as required.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC09CA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N50204.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's attempt to exceed the climb capability of the powered parachute during takeoff, and his lack of experience.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The noncertificated pilot was taking off in a powered parachute from an off-airport site on a personal local flight, under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, when he collided with trees. According to a state trooper who interviewed the pilot shortly after the accident, the pilot stated that the parachute was not in the right position, and the parachute did not fill with air quickly enough. He related he was unable to climb sufficiently to avoid colliding with trees and falling to the ground. The powered parachute sustained substantial damage to the parachute and the pilot received serious injury. The pilot did not submit an NTSB Pilot/Operator Accident Report form (6120.1) as required.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC09CA077