Probable cause
The collapse of the powered parachute's canopy on short final for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of lift.
NTSB analysis
While on short final to land at the airport, the light-sport powered parachute's canopy collapsed, resulting in a loss of lift and a hard landing. A postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11CA057 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 7, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Winnie, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Winnie Stowell (T90)
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 2
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Six Chuter SR7
- N-number
- N95087
- Category
- Powered parachute
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.