Thomas Long LONG'S PARAGLIDER UNREG

Summary

On 25 April 2010 at about 15:30 local time, a Thomas Long LONG'S PARAGLIDER registered UNREG was involved in an accident near Amarillo, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

25 April 2010 at 15:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States

Coordinates

35.2858, -101.7039

Aircraft

Thomas Long LONG'S PARAGLIDER

Registration

UNREG

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Amarillo → Amarillo

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN10CA229

2 people had minor injuries.

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute, resulting in an unintentional departure and subsequent collision with power lines and the ground.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The non-licensed pilot and passenger were taxiing across the pilot’s yard when the unregistered powered parachute unintentionally became airborne. The pilot attempted to land in his front yard, but was unsuccessful. Moments later the parachute came in contact with a static power line and the fuselage impacted the ground. The pilot and passenger were able to exit unassisted. The pilot reported that the parachute experienced no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.