Buckeye Dream Machine
Tracy, CA — March 2, 2013
Event Information
| Date | March 2, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA136 |
| Event ID | 20130302X74249 |
| Location | Tracy, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.69944, -121.54000 |
| Airport | Tracy Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Buckeye |
| Model | Dream Machine |
| Category | PPAR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during a climb.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was flying his powered parachute at various low altitudes, and during a climb along a ridgeline, struck high voltage transmission power lines that were less than 100 feet above ground level. The aircraft descended to the ground and came to rest inverted, substantially damaging its structural tubing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operations.
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.