Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA281
Location
Hamilton, MT
Event ID
20230724192684
Coordinates
46.231040, -114.198990
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and subsequent impact with a tree.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
SR7
Aircraft Type
Powered Parachute
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SR7
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
KOPPES MONTE R
Address
194 OWINGS CREEK RD
City
HAMILTON
State / Zip Code
MT 59840-9305
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# WPR23LA281