Pilot Debrief

Buckeye Dream Machine near Fruitland, WA — 2013-07-03

Final reportWPR13CA361
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Date
2013-07-03
Location
Fruitland, WA, USA
Aircraft
Buckeye Dream Machine
Registration
UNREG
Category
Powered parachute
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The operation of a powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a vehicle.

NTSB narrative

The non-certificated pilot purchased the unregistered powered parachute about a week before the accident and had accumulated 5.5 hours of flight time. During takeoff, the pilot did not maintain aircraft control. The powered parachute subsequently veered off course, and collided with a recreational vehicle resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. One occupant of the recreational vehicle sustained minor injuries. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the powered parachute that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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