Accident Details
Date
Saturday, March 2, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA136
Location
Tracy, CA
Event ID
20130302X74249
Coordinates
37.699443, -121.540000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during a climb.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HOLLIS JOHN D
Address
1430 FINE AVE
City
TRACY
State / Zip Code
CA 95376-3163
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was flying his powered parachute at various low altitudes, and during a climb along a ridgeline, struck high voltage transmission power lines that were less than 100 feet above ground level. The aircraft descended to the ground and came to rest inverted, substantially damaging its structural tubing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operations.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA136