Six Chuter Powered Parachute, N290TQ: Accident occurred March 02, 2022 in Toquerville, Washington County, Utah

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. 

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

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Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Salt Lake City, Utah

https://registry.faa.gov/N290TQ

Location: Toquerville, Utah

Accident Number: WPR22LA117

Date and Time: March 2, 2022, 10:42 Local

Registration: N290TQ

Aircraft: Six Chuter Powered Parachute

Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor

Flight Conducted Under: Unknown

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Aircraft Make: Six Chuter Powered Parachute

Registration: N290TQ

Aircraft Category: Powered parachute 

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Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

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Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries: 1 Minor

Aircraft Fire: On-ground

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Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor 

Latitude, Longitude: 37.28332,-113.30611 (est)

TOQUERVILLE, Utah — Two people were hurt Wednesday in a motorized-glider accident near Toquerville.

According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, a father and son were riding in a motorized machine with a parachute that had a propeller in the back. 

Authorities say they were too close to telephone lines. When the two individuals realized how close they were, it was too late and ended up crashing.

The machine ended up catching on fire. Fortunately, the father and son were able to get out of the machine and put the fire out with sand and shovels.

Authorities say both suffered minor injuries. The father had injuries to his leg, while the son suffered some minor burns. 

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office say the family is handling the removal of the machine.

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