BUCKEYE DREAM MACHINE
Bainbridge, GA — July 4, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 4, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA297 |
| Event ID | 20240708194648 |
| Location | Bainbridge, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.93367, -84.60663 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | BUCKEYE |
| Model | DREAM MACHINE |
| Category | PPAR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to alcohol and methamphetamine use.
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.