Accident · 2011-12-25
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-12-25
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- Southern Powered Parachute Condor (NUNREG)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- John Cochran Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- John Cochran
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the takeoff area, which resulted in a loss of control due to the binding of the parachute's lines.
Source: NTSB case CEN12LA114Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | None recorded | None | 42 | None | 180 total · 35 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.