Pilot Debrief

SIX CHUTER INC SR7 XL near Amery, WI — 2026-09-03

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Date
2026-09-03
Location
Amery, WI, USA
Airport
AHH
Aircraft
SIX CHUTER INC SR7 XL
Registration
N5617X
Category
Powered parachute
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

NTSB has not published a probable cause for this accident yet. Preliminary reports describe what happened; the cause is determined later, often 12–24 months after the event.

NTSB narrative

On September 2, 2026, about 2007 central daylight time, a Six Chuter SR7XL experimental light-sport powered parachute, N5617X, was involved in an accident near Amery, Wisconsin. The pilot was seriously injured. The powered parachute was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot was conducting a post maintenance test flight after he had just completed a condition inspection on the powered parachute. During the inspection he had changed several hoses. The pilot told a witness the engine just quit. The powered parachute impacted trees while attempting to land and the pilot was seriously injured. The powered parachute was recovered and retained for further investigation.

Preliminary NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Maneuvering
View NTSB preliminary report

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