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March 31, 2014 · Buckeye Industries Dream Machine Trike · UNREG
Smithville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Smithville, TX
Aircraft
Buckeye Industries Dream Machine Trike
Tail Number
UNREG
Operator
Terry D Brewer
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA179
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 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.
Full 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBuckeye Industries Dream Machine Trike
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTerry D Brewer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnk · UNK · Unknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 15 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 68 F
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC