Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines during flight.
NTSB 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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11LA456 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 3, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Weyauwega, Wisconsin
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
RAPTOR
- N-number
- N6012H
- Category
- Powered parachute
- Damage
- Minor
- 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.