Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
NTSB analysis
While demonstrating flight maneuvers in a two-seat powered parachute, the pilot encountered a stall at approximately 45 feet above ground level. Despite immediate control inputs, the pilot was unable to recover the powered parachute and impacted the ground. Both the pilot and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The powered parachute sustained minor damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for DFW08CA179 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 17, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Wharton, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Wharton Regional Airport (ARM)
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 2
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Hughes Aero Predator
- N-number
- N2572F
- 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.