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March 2, 2013 · Buckeye Dream Machine · N7193K
Tracy, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 2, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Tracy, CA
Aircraft
Buckeye Dream Machine
Tail Number
N7193K
Operator
John Hollis
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA136
The pilot reported that he was flying his powered parachute at various low altitudes, and that, during a climb along a ridgeline, it struck high-voltage transmission power lines less than 100 feet above ground level. The powered parachute descended to the ground and came to rest inverted, substantially damaging its structural tubing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the powered parachute that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Monitoring environment-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was flying his powered parachute at various low altitudes, and during a climb along a ridgeline, struck high voltage transmission power lines that were less than 100 feet above ground level. The aircraft descended to the ground and came to rest inverted, substantially damaging its structural tubing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 PST
Nearest AirportTracy Municipal Airport (5nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBuckeye Dream Machine
Tail NumberN7193K
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Hollis
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582UL · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Sprt · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 48
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC