MINR · POWRACHUTE PEGASUS · 2012-10-04 · Cumming, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA13CA009
Event ID
20121005X53607
Type
Accident
Date
2012-10-04
Location
Cumming, GA, USA
Coordinates
34.238609, -84.054168
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
POWRACHUTE
Model
PEGASUS
Registration
N580PG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The operation of the powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.