Accident · 2011-06-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-06-18
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- Six Chuter, Inc Skye Ryder Aerochute (NUNREG)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Ben V Titera Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Ben V Titera
Probable cause
The operation of a powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a flight in a strong gusty wind.
Source: NTSB case WPR11LA270Flight 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 | 32 | None | 4 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.