Six Chuter SR7 SKYE RYDER UNREG

Summary

On 24 September 2010 at about 23:45 local time, a Six Chuter SR7 SKYE RYDER registered UNREG, operated by Bruce T. Higman, was involved in an accident near Sarcoxie, Missouri, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

24 September 2010 at 23:45

Classification

Accident

Location

Sarcoxie, Missouri, United States

Coordinates

37.1133, -94.0636

Aircraft

Six Chuter SR7 SKYE RYDER

Registration

UNREG

Engines

1

Operator

Bruce T. Higman

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Sarcoxie → Sarcoxie

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN10CA570

2 people had minor injuries.

The non-rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.

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After performing maintenance to the unregistered powered parachute, the non-rated pilot decided to fly the aircraft in the traffic pattern at a private airstrip. After completing a flight for approximately 20 minutes, the pilot attempted another flight with a passenger. During landing, the pilot stated the aircraft's rear landing gear touched down and the aircraft encountered a gust of wind. Subsequently, the aircraft became airborne again and encountered power lines and a power pole approximately 30 feet above ground level adjacent to the runway. The aircraft impacted terrain and came to rest upright. A postaccident examination of the powered parachute revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the aircraft prior to the accident.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.