N538DR

Destroyed
Fatal

SIXCHUTER SPIRIT XLS/N: 2879

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 XLBPAT
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