Pilot Debrief

BUCKEYE INDUSTRIES DREAM MACHINE near Smithville, TX — 2014-03-31

Final reportCEN14CA179
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Date
2014-03-31
Location
Smithville, TX, USA
Aircraft
BUCKEYE INDUSTRIES DREAM MACHINE
Registration
UNREG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The operation of an aircraft by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on take-off in gusty wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The non-certificated pilot was attempting to take off in his unregistered powered-parachute to the south when a gust of wind caught the parachute before it had fully inflated. The pilot said the engine was running but he was unable to control the aircraft and collided with a tree. He and his passenger were both seriously injured. Weather reported at an airport 32 miles northwest of the accident was wind from 170 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 24 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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