# NTSB Accident CEN24LA031
> **POWRACHUTE PEGASUS** · 2023-10-21 · Manhattan, KS, USA · SERS
## 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.

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