Aviation accident CEN12LA578

2 fatal · DESTINY XLT · 2012-08-24 · Hart, MI, USA

Event

NTSB number: CEN12LA578
Event ID: 20120828X44740
Type: Accident
Date: 2012-08-24
Location: Hart, MI, USA
Coordinates: 43.678054, -86.510276

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: DESTINY
Model: XLT
Registration: N1674A
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The partial deflation of the powered parachute canopy when the pilot flew the aircraft into an area with gusty wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the modifications that changed the flying characteristics of the parachute.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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