Six Chuter SR7 N942WA

Summary

On 19 July 2023 at about 14:00 local time, a Six Chuter SR7 registered N942WA was involved in an accident near Hamilton, Montana, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

19 July 2023 at 14:00

Classification

Accident

Location

Hamilton, Montana, United States

Coordinates

46.2310, -114.1990

Aircraft

Six Chuter SR7

Registration

N942WA

Category

Ultralight

Year built

1997

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 103: Ultralight

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR23LA281

1 person was seriously injured.

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and subsequent impact with a tree.

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The pilot of the powered parachute reported that, after raising the wing and during takeoff, the powered parachute experienced an unexpected right turn. He checked to see if any steering lines were tangled but could not confirm that they were. He attempted to increase the right turn to avoid impacting a tree but was unable to clear it, and the powered parachute came to rest in the treeThis is not supported in the 6120 in the docket. You’ll need to add a record of conversation if you want to keep it. . A stabilizer tube and a center of gravity tube sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the powered parachute that would have precluded normal operation.

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