Accident · 2009-09-07
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-09-07
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- Six Chuter SR 7 (NUNREG)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- MICHAEL S. CALLAHAN Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Michael Higley
Probable cause
The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for the powered parachute while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Source: NTSB case WPR09LA442Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | None recorded | None | 52 | None | 1 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.