Pilot Debrief

BUCKEYE AVIATION INC DM near Sublette, KS — 2010-01-17

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Date
2010-01-17
Location
Sublette, KS, USA
Aircraft
BUCKEYE AVIATION INC DM
Registration
N582DW
Category
Powered parachute
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft, resulting in a midair collision while maneuvering at low altitude. --- The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft, which resulted in a midair collision while maneuvering at low altitude.

NTSB narrative

Two noncertificated pilots were flying two powered parachutes at low altitude. The first aircraft was generally northbound in straight and level flight approximately 200 to 300 feet above ground level and the second aircraft was slightly above and in front of the first. The second aircraft made a turn to the right and was generally heading southwest when it began a slight descent and its canopy collided with the lower portion of first aircraft. The second aircraft then fell almost straight down, impacting mostly on the nose, and causing substantial damage to the main airframe structure. The in-flight impact caused the first aircraft to briefly swing backward, but the pilot regained control and was able to immediately land without damage or injuries.

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