Summary
On November 07, 2010, a Six Chuter SR7 (N95087) was involved in an accident near Winnie, TX. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The collapse of the powered parachute's canopy on short final for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of lift.
While on short final to land at the airport, the light-sport powered parachute's canopy collapsed resulting in a loss of lift and a hard landing. The uncertificated pilot and one passenger were seriously injured. An examination of the airframe and engine by a responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any pre-impact anomalies.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN11CA057. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N95087.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The collapse of the powered parachute's canopy on short final for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of lift.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
While on short final to land at the airport, the light-sport powered parachute's canopy collapsed resulting in a loss of lift and a hard landing. The uncertificated pilot and one passenger were seriously injured. An examination of the airframe and engine by a responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any pre-impact anomalies.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA057