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October 27, 2024 · Buckeye Dream Machine · N75331

Nicholasville, KY

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 2024
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Nicholasville, KY
Aircraft
Buckeye Dream Machine
Tail Number
N75331
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA023

On October 27, 2024, about 1755 eastern daylight time, a Buckeye Dream Machine, N75331, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Nicholasville, Kentucky. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The powered parachute was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. While on approach to land at a remote grass airstrip, the powered parachute impacted the ground nose first on downward sloping terrain about 160 ft northeast of the runway. The powered parachute came to rest about 30 ft from the initial impact point on its right side. A postaccident examination of the powered parachute by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector found there were no indications of a fire. All three propeller blades were fractured about 1/3rd outboard from the hub. The engine remained attached to the airframe and the inline fuel filter was full of liquid consistent with gasoline. The parachute risers were not frayed or damaged and the canopy was undamaged with no missing panels. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On October 27, 2024, about 1755 eastern daylight time, a Buckeye Dream Machine, N75331, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Nicholasville, Kentucky. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The powered parachute was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. While on approach to land at a remote grass airstrip the powered parachute impacted the ground nose first on downward sloping terrain about 160 ft northeast of the runway. The powered parachute came to rest about 30 ft from the initial impact point on its right side. A postaccident examination of the powered parachute by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector found there was no indications of a fire. All three propeller blades were fractured about 1/3rd outboard from the hub. The engine remained attached to the airframe and the inline fuel filter was full of liquid consistent with gasoline. The parachute risers were not frayed or damaged and the canopy was undamaged with no missing panels. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:55 EDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0.1nm NE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBuckeye Dream Machine
Tail NumberN75331
Aircraft CategoryPpar
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data