Buckeye Dream Machine
Grant, FL, December 28, 2008
Event Information
| Date | December 28, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Grant, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.90556, -80.51778 |
| Airport | Valkaria Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA09CA129 |
| Event ID | 20090105X10554 |
Aircraft
| Make | Buckeye |
| Model | Dream Machine |
| Registration # | N6068E |
| Category | PPAR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wire.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Buckeye Dream Machine powered-parachute was flying at an altitude of 500 feet above ground level, when he elected to descend to identify an object he observed on a road. After descending over the roadway and identifying the object as "black cloth of some sort," the pilot noticed a "fast approaching" cable that was stretched overhead. The pilot maintained a low altitude; however, the top of the canopy collided with an unmarked wire. The aircraft swung upward, descended, and impacted the ground. The left main landing gear collapsed and several airframe braces were substantially damaged.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.