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August 14, 2010 · Buckeye Industries Dream Machine · N61638
Seymour, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2010
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Seymour, IN
Aircraft
Buckeye Industries Dream Machine
Tail Number
N61638
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA480
The pilot departed from a private airstrip in a powered parachute for a local flight. He stated that about 30 minutes after takeoff, he was flying about 100 feet above ground level (agl), when he encountered some localized turbulence. He described it as a “swirl” and noted that before he knew what happened the aircraft was on the ground. He added that it had been a smooth flight until the turbulence encounter. The pilot commented that it was sunny when he took off, but as the flight progressed, overcast clouds approached from the north. He estimated the height of the overcast layer at 1,500 feet agl, and noted that there were a few lower clouds in the area as well. The pilot stated that there were no issues with the aircraft prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
An inadvertent encounter with turbulence which exceeded the performance capability of the powered parachute.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he departed from a private airstrip near his home for a local flight. He stated that about 30 minutes after takeoff, he was flying about 100 feet above ground level (agl), when he encountered some localized turbulence. He described it as a “swirl” and noted that before he knew what happened the aircraft was on the ground. He added that it had been a smooth flight until the turbulence encounter. The pilot commented that it was sunny when he took off but as the flight progressed, overcast clouds approached from the north. He estimated the height of the overcast layer at 1,500 feet agl, and noted that there were a few lower clouds in the area as well. The pilot stated that there were no issues with the aircraft prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:10 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBuckeye Industries Dream Machine
Tail NumberN61638
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time12:10
Weather SourcePILO