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HOOPER -- Investigators are still trying to figure out exactly what went wrong during an Labor Day celebration in Hooper.
Two children, a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old, are recovering after Monday's accident, in which an experimental, powered parachute crashed into a crowd during a town celebration in Hooper.
The Weber County Sheriff's Office says the two children who were admitted to the hospital following the accident have now been released.
In all, six people were hurt when the craft pitched wildly and crashed at the Hooper Park at 5500 South 6100 West. On the ground were hundreds of people, including children who were waiting for candy and prizes to be dropped.
Hooper Mayor Glenn Barrow says the city has been doing the drop for three years, but it's likely to be out of the program next year.
"Right now, the folks are saying, 'No more. We won't do it again.' And that will probably prevail," Barrow said.
The pilot, Michael Higley of Hooper, did not return KSL's calls, but Barrow spoke with him Tuesday.
"He's broken-hearted about it. He's very upset about it," Barrow said. "We certainly don't blame him. He's a local resident up here. He does a lot for our community."
Sheriff's investigators are now turning the accident over to federal aviation authorities.
E-mail: mgiauque@ksl.com
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