SIX CHUTER INC SR7 XL
Amery, WI, September 3, 2026
Event Information
| Date | September 3, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Amery, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA308 |
| Event ID | 20260904203738 |
Aircraft
| Make | SIX CHUTER INC |
| Model | SR7 XL |
| Registration # | N5617X |
| Category | PPAR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Full Narrative
On September 2, 2026, about 2007 central daylight time, a Six Chuter SR7XL experimental light-sport powered parachute, N5617X, was involved in an accident near Amery, Wisconsin. The pilot was seriously injured. The powered parachute was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot was conducting a post maintenance test flight after he had just completed a condition inspection on the powered parachute. During the inspection he had changed several hoses. The pilot told a witness the engine just quit. The powered parachute impacted trees while attempting to land and the pilot was seriously injured.
The powered parachute was recovered and retained for further investigation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.