# NTSB CEN11LA456: Condor Southern Powered Parach Raptor, N6012H, Weyauwega, WI, July 3, 2011 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 3, 2011, 18:53 local (23:53 UTC) - Place: Weyauwega, WI - Coordinates: 44.319854, -88.919944 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.3199&lon=-88.9199&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Maneuvering: Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/120) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious - Status: Completed, report June 19, 2013 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: Milwaukee FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 81016 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN11LA456 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/81016/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=81016 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA456 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines during flight. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: altitude](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062012): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Condor Southern Powered Parach RAPTOR, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062012/cases.md?model=05901L3), [All aircraft, 1,310 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062012/cases.md) - [Info processing/decision: decision making/judgment](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Condor Southern Powered Parach RAPTOR, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md?model=05901L3), [All aircraft, 3,098 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: wire](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022032): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Condor Southern Powered Parach RAPTOR, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022032/cases.md?model=05901L3), [All aircraft, 588 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022032/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Maneuvering: Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/120) (defining event); cases with it: [Condor Southern Powered Parach RAPTOR, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/120/sequence.md?model=05901L3), [All aircraft, 1,074 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/120/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot stated that he was flying the powered parachute over a river and struck power lines. Postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative On July 3, 2011, about 1853 central daylight time, a Condor Southern Powered Parachute Raptor, N6012H, sustained minor damage when it struck powerlines near Weyauwega, Wisconsin. The pilot suffered serious injuries. The aircraft was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight which was not operated on a flight plan. The local flight originated from a private residence in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, at an unconfirmed time. A report submitted on behalf of the pilot stated that he was flying over the Wolf River and struck power lines. Examination of the aircraft after the accident revealed minor damage. No anomalies were found that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot held a student pilot certificate that was issued on August 6, 2007. The report submitted did not list flight experience or training the pilot may have received. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6012H](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6012H-2020-05-29), registration cancelled 2020-05-29, S/N 1964 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CONDOR SOUTHERN POWERED PARACH RAPTOR - Registry model: [Condor Southern Powered Parach RAPTOR](https://openairdocs.org/model/condor-southern-powered-parach-raptor) (registry code 05901L3) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Powered parachute - Serial number: 1964 - Engines: Rotax 582 65 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Minor damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental light sport (Special) - Departed: Weyauwega, WI - Destination: Weyauwega, WI ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 48; injuries: serious; student ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 290° at 3 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 52 °F - Altimeter: 29.96 inHg - Observed at: PCZ ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20110703012069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110703012069A), Jul 3, 2011: Condor Southern Powered Parach RAPTOR, Weyauwega, WI, Minor damage. On July 3, 2011 pilot [privacy data omitted] departed from a Private home in Weyauwega, Wisconsin. Operator [privacy data omitted] was flying his powered… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on December 18, 2012, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=81016. 1.1 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 1.1 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40381874&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Record of Conversation (FAA Inspector) (item 2, .PDF, 25 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40381875&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20(FAA%20Inspector)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. 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