Six Chuter LEGEND XL N149SC

Summary

On 24 September 2016 at about 13:00 local time, a Six Chuter LEGEND XL registered N149SC was involved in an accident near Arcadia, Florida, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

24 September 2016 at 13:00

Classification

Accident

Location

Arcadia, Florida, United States

Nearest airport

Arcadia Muni (X06)

Coordinates

27.1958, -81.8367

Aircraft

Six Chuter LEGEND XL

Registration

N149SC

Year built

2011

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Arcadia → Arcadia

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

GAA16CA526

Nobody was injured.

The pilot’s decision to take off in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in the powered parachute being unable to maintain a sufficient climb rate and its subsequent impact with power lines.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot of the powered parachute reported that the flight got started later in the day than he had planned and that the temperature and relative humidity had risen. He further reported that during the initial climb the powered parachute was unable to gain sufficient lift to maintain a climb rate required to clear nearby power lines. Subsequently, the powered parachute struck the power lines. The powered parachute sustained substantial damage to its tubular frame. The pilot reported that the air temperature at the time of the accident was 94 degrees Fahrenheit, with a density altitude of 1,800 feet. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.