Pilot experienced engine malfunction during cruise flight. Attempted to reach landing zone over trees but was too low to clear them. Landed in tree with no pilot injuries. Wing sustained repairable damage.
Hardware failure
High — very likely identified
Pilot had a motor out during cruise flight in morning conditions with no wind/low wind and steady/laminar air. Tried to get to landing zone over trees but was too low to clear the trees. Landed in tree. Ladder helped pilot out of tree. Was able to lower motor to ground. No damage to pilot or motor. Tree was dropped to retrieve wing. Wing sustained repairable damage.
Engine malfunction during flight. Insufficient altitude to glide over trees to reach landing zone.
Not deployed
tree
October 27, 2023
07:20:00
United States
Beebe, Arkansas
Footlaunch
Kangook with N80
Apco
Karisma 2
Sm
Age 51, weight 130 lbs, male, PPG 1 rating, 10-50 hours experience
No wind / low wind
Morning, steady/laminar conditions
Motor out. Landed in a tree PPG Type: Foot Launch – Single Occupant Type of Injury: No Injury Pilot Details Age: 51 Weight: 130 Gender: Male Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Beginner – PPG 1 Pilot experience level: 10-50 hours Gear Details Wing Brand: Apco Model: Karisma 2 Size: Sm Paramotor Frame: Kangook with N80 Incident Details October 27, 2023 7:20 AM Location of the incident: Beebe, Arkansas Type of Incident: Engine Malfunction Pilot had a motor out. Tried to get to LZ over trees but was too low to clear the trees. ladder helped pilot out of tree. Was able to lower motor to ground. No damage to pilot or motor. dropped the tree to get wing. Damage to wing but repairable. Flight Window: Morning Wind Speed: No Wind / Low Wind Type: Steady / Laminar Phase of Flight: Cruise/In Flight Type of Injury: No Injury Collateral Damage: None