N6365ASIX CHUTER SR7 XL2023-07-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

SIX CHUTER SR7 XLS/N: SC1999CS

Summary

On July 02, 2023, a Six Chuter SR7 XL (N6365A) was involved in an accident near Chetek, WI. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb which resulted in an impact with a pole, trees, and terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA272. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6365A.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 2, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA272
Location
Chetek, WI
Event ID
20230703192502
Coordinates
45.306488, -91.636823
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SIX CHUTER
Serial Number
SC1999CS
Engine Type
2-cycle
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
SR7 XL
Aircraft Type
Powered Parachute
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SR7 XL

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LEVERTON JAMES F
Address
507 BRIDGE ST N
City
CANNON FALLS
State / Zip Code
MN 55009-1618
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN23LA272