N538DRSIXCHUTER SPIRIT XL2023-08-18 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

SIXCHUTER SPIRIT XLS/N: 2879

Summary

On August 18, 2023, a Sixchuter SPIRIT XL (N538DR) was involved in an accident near Hovland, MN. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The collision with the lake by a noncertificated pilot for reasons that could not be determined.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA376. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N538DR.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 18, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA376
Location
Hovland, MN
Event ID
20230822192921
Coordinates
47.843778, -89.938583
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SIXCHUTER
Serial Number
2879
Engine Type
2-cycle
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
SPIRIT XLFEST
Aircraft Type
Powered Parachute
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SPIRIT XL

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PECHACEK ZDENEK H
Address
PO BOX 206
City
HOVLAND
State / Zip Code
MN 55606-0206
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# CEN23LA376