BUCKEYE INDUSTRIES DREAM MACHINE
Seymour, IN — August 14, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 14, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA480 |
| Event ID | 20100815X42613 |
| Location | Seymour, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.85000, -85.90000 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | BUCKEYE INDUSTRIES |
| Model | DREAM MACHINE |
| Category | PPAR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inadvertent encounter with turbulence which exceeded the performance capability of the powered parachute.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he departed from a private airstrip near his home for a local flight. He stated that about 30 minutes after takeoff, he was flying about 100 feet above ground level (agl), when he encountered some localized turbulence. He described it as a “swirl” and noted that before he knew what happened the aircraft was on the ground. He added that it had been a smooth flight until the turbulence encounter. The pilot commented that it was sunny when he took off but as the flight progressed, overcast clouds approached from the north. He estimated the height of the overcast layer at 1,500 feet agl, and noted that there were a few lower clouds in the area as well. The pilot stated that there were no issues with the aircraft prior to the accident.
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.