SERS · POWRACHUTE PEGASUS · 2023-10-21 · Manhattan, KS, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN24LA031
Event ID
20231103193345
Type
Accident
Date
2023-10-21
Location
Manhattan, KS, USA
Coordinates
39.246181, -96.594065
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
POWRACHUTE
Model
PEGASUS
Registration
N52631
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper modification of the engine cooling system that resulted in an engine overheat and total loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight after the engine overheat light illuminated instead of performing a precautionary landing.