Accident Details
Date
Sunday, November 7, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN11CA057
Location
Winnie, TX
Event ID
20101107X82831
Coordinates
29.804166, -94.431114
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
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
Registration
N95087
Make
SIX CHUTER
Serial Number
98-1864-2SR7
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
SR7
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MURRELL DAVID H
Address
512 JACK MCBRIDE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
WINNIE
State / Zip Code
TX 77665-8486
Country
United States
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