Six Chuter INC SR7 XL accident near Amery, Wisconsin, September 3, 2026
On September 3, 2026 at about 1:07 am local time, a Six Chuter INC SR7 XL (powered parachute), an amateur-built aircraft,, registered N5617X, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering near Amery, Wisconsin. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 3, 2026 · about 1:07 am local time
- Place
- Amery, Wisconsin · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Six Chuter INC SR7 XL, amateur-built · all SR7 XLs on the register
- Registration
- N5617X · registry record · serial 99-2211-SR7XL
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
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.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: KAHH Amery WI
Weather at the time
- Light: dusk
- Wind: from 070° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 7,000 ft
- Temperature: 79°F (26°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
- Altimeter: 29.88 inHg
Weather report (METAR): METAR KRNH 030115Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM SCT070 26/21 A2988 RMK AO2 T02620210=
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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