| Crash location | 29.256944°N, 96.156944°W |
| Nearest city | Wharton, TX
29.311637°N, 96.102737°W 5.0 miles away |
| Tail number | N2572F |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 17 Jun 2008 |
| Aircraft type | Hughes Aero Predator |
| Additional details: | None |
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.
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.