N942WASIX CHUTER INC SR72023-07-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

SIX CHUTER INC SR7S/N: 97-1739-2SR7

Summary

On July 19, 2023, a Six Chuter INC SR7 (N942WA) was involved in an accident near Hamilton, MT. The accident resulted in 1 serious 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 directional control during takeoff and subsequent impact with a tree.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA281. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N942WA.

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

Registration
Make
SIX CHUTER INC
Serial Number
97-1739-2SR7
Engine Type
2-cycle
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