N5065Q

Substantial
Serious

DESTINY XLTS/N: 3C0526

Summary

On September 24, 2022, a Destiny XLT (N5065Q) was involved in an accident near Oneonta, AL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The uncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute during takeoff.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5065Q.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 24, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA23LA003
Location
Oneonta, AL
Event ID
20221004106054
Coordinates
33.972108, -86.380817
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The uncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DESTINY
Serial Number
3C0526
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
XLTDH2T
Aircraft Type
Powered Parachute
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
XLT

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GARBER CHET I
Address
3301 COCHRAN SPRINGS RD
City
OHATCHEE
State / Zip Code
AL 36271-6900
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA003