Pilot Debrief

SIX CHUTER SR7 XL near Chetek, WI — 2023-07-02

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Date
2023-07-02
Location
Chetek, WI, USA
Airport
Y23
Aircraft
SIX CHUTER SR7 XL
Registration
N6365A
Category
Powered parachute
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb which resulted in an impact with a pole, trees, and terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that after he had performed a preflight inspection of the powered parachute and allowed the engine to warm up, he moved the powered parachute into position for takeoff. Prior to takeoff, he applied full engine power and watched the canopy rise and then reduced engine power and checked the canopy lines. He applied full engine power for takeoff, and the powered parachute lifted with no issues. However, when he looked down, the powered parachute was not climbing and headed toward trees. The pilot attempted to adjust the flight path to avoid the trees, but the powered parachute impacted a pole, the trees, and then descended into the ground. The powered parachute sustained substantial damage to the frame. The pilot stated there was no mechanical anomalies with the powered parachute that would have precluded normal operation.

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