Pilot Debrief

SIXCHUTER SPIRIT XL near Hovland, MN — 2023-08-18

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Date
2023-08-18
Location
Hovland, MN, USA
Aircraft
SIXCHUTER SPIRIT XL
Registration
N538DR
Category
Powered parachute
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

The collision with the lake by a noncertificated pilot for reasons that could not be determined.

NTSB narrative

The non-certificated pilot departed in the powered parachute on a local flight. When the pilot did not return for landing, search and rescue efforts were initiated that located the deceased pilot in a lake in about 44 ft of water. The aircraft was not located. Flight track information for the flight was not available. The pilot never held a medical certificate, and no pilot or maintenance logbooks were made available to the investigation. An autopsy of the pilot was performed, and the cause of death was hypothermia and drowning. Toxicology testing was negative for screened drugs and alcohol.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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