1 fatal · GRAZHOPPER TRIKE · 2014-06-24 · Ottawa, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN14LA316
Event ID
20140624X45539
Type
Accident
Date
2014-06-24
Location
Ottawa, IL, USA
Coordinates
41.391109, -88.786941
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
GRAZHOPPER
Model
TRIKE
Registration
UNREG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to operate the powered-parachute at low altitude through mist in a confined area while he was impaired by multiple sedating medications, which resulted in his loss of control of the parachute and subsequent impact with water.