UNREGDESTINY XLT2020-06-16 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
Serious

DESTINY XLTS/N: BR3859

Summary

On June 16, 2020, a Destiny XLT (UNREG) was involved in an accident near Frankfort, OH. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the powered parachute, which resulted in his takeoff with twisted riser lines and impaired aircraft control.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA231. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft UNREG.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA231
Location
Frankfort, OH
Event ID
20200617X32049
Coordinates
39.354999, -83.253608
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the powered parachute, which resulted in his takeoff with twisted riser lines and impaired aircraft control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DESTINY
Serial Number
BR3859
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
XLTDH80
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA231