Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 12, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA580
Location
Genesee, MI
Event ID
20090914X21325
Coordinates
43.125000, -83.626113
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees during takeoff into gusting winds.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
XLT-582
Aircraft Type
Powered Parachute
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
XLT 582
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ANDERSON DONNALD P
Address
5072 SCOTT RD
City
MOUNT MORRIS
State / Zip Code
MI 48458-9724
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that she departed runway 36 in the powered parachute and that the wind was from the east. After the aircraft lifted off, the pilot turned the aircraft into the wind. The pilot reported that the aircraft hit a wind gust and lost lift during the subsequent climbout. The powered parachute hit trees that lined the east side of the airport resulting in substantial damage. The pilot in the front seat received serious injuries, and the aft passenger was not injured.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA580