UNREGBUCKEYE DREAM MACHINE2023-09-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BUCKEYE DREAM MACHINES/N: 3317

Summary

On September 11, 2023, a Buckeye DREAM MACHINE (UNREG) was involved in an accident near Fortuna, MO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain the unregistered powered parachute’s clearance from power lines.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA414. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft UNREG.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 11, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA414
Location
Fortuna, MO
Event ID
20230921193109
Coordinates
38.570217, -92.792642
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain the unregistered powered parachute’s clearance from power lines.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BUCKEYE
Serial Number
3317
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
DREAM MACHINEFK9
No. of Engines
0

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN23LA414