# NTSB Accident CEN14LA316
> **GRAZHOPPER TRIKE** · 2014-06-24 · Ottawa, IL, USA · FATL
## 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.

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