Accident · 2020-06-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2020-06-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- DESTINY XLT (NUNREG)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the powered parachute, which resulted in his takeoff with twisted riser lines and impaired aircraft control.
Source: NTSB case CEN20CA231Flight 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 pilot flying | None recorded | None | 52 | None | 2 total · 2 in this make/model · 2 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.