ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 167479
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| Date: | Monday 23 June 2014 |
| Time: | 20:30 |
| Type: | Powered Parachute |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fox River NE of Skydive Chicago Airport (8N2), Ottawa, IL -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | 8N2 |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), sustained substantial damage upon impact to the waters of the Fox River northeast of Ottowa, Illinois, following a loss of engine power. One occupant onboard the powered parachute received minor injuries and one was fatally injured.
Sources:
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/06/24/1-dead-1-hospitalized-after-powered-parachute-crashes-in-fox-river/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/glider-crash-fox-river-illinois-264368631.html
http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-80600737/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powered_parachute
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Jun-2014 16:19 | Geno | Added |
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