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December 28, 2008 · Buckeye Dream Machine · N6068E
Grant, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 28, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grant, FL
Aircraft
Buckeye Dream Machine
Tail Number
N6068E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA129
The pilot of the powered parachute was flying at an altitude of 500 feet above ground level when he elected to descend to identify an object he observed on a road. After descending over the roadway and identifying the object as "black cloth of some sort," the pilot noticed an overhead cable that appeared to be "fast approaching." The pilot maintained a low altitude; however, the top of the canopy collided with the unmarked wire. The aircraft swung upward, descended, and impacted the ground. The left main landing gear collapsed and several airframe braces were substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Buckeye Dream Machine powered-parachute was flying at an altitude of 500 feet above ground level, when he elected to descend to identify an object he observed on a road. After descending over the roadway and identifying the object as "black cloth of some sort," the pilot noticed a "fast approaching" cable that was stretched overhead. The pilot maintained a low altitude; however, the top of the canopy collided with an unmarked wire. The aircraft swung upward, descended, and impacted the ground. The left main landing gear collapsed and several airframe braces were substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 EST
Nearest AirportValkaria Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBuckeye Dream Machine
Tail NumberN6068E
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582DCDI · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 57
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC