| Crash location | 37.044166°N, 76.780556°W |
| Nearest city | Surry, VA
37.137926°N, 76.835238°W 7.1 miles away |
| Tail number | N723JH |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 07 Sep 2008 |
| Aircraft type | Airframes Unlimited USA-1B |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot stated he started his take off roll on runway 27. The parachute canopy partially inflated with a right side end cell closure. The pilot stated, "he did not observe the tangled steering lines on the take off roll and failed to ensure that the parachute canopy was controllable". The powered parachute made a hard right turn at lift off, reached an altitude of about five feet, and the parachute canopy collapsed. The powered parachute impacted the runway hard and rolled over inverted. The airframe received structural damage. The pilot conducted an engine shut down and exited the powered parachute. The pilot stated there were no mechanical problems with the powered parachute.
The pilot's improper handling of the powered parachute during takeoff/initial climb.