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September 8, 2014 · Buckeye Dream · UNREG
Monee, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Monee, IL
Aircraft
Buckeye Dream
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA490
The sport pilot was maneuvering at a low altitude over a field in his unregistered powered parachute when he struck a set of 30-foot-tall power lines. The aircraft descended nose down into the ground resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies that contributed to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering low to the ground, which resulted in a collision and loss of control.
Full Narrative
The sport pilot was maneuvering at a low altitude over a field in his unregistered powered parachute when he struck a set of 30-foot-tall power lines. The aircraft descended nose down into the ground resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies that contributed to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:09 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftBuckeye Dream
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Sprt · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0