Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 4, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA297
Location
Bainbridge, GA
Event ID
20240708194648
Coordinates
30.933667, -84.606633
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
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.
Aircraft Information
Registration
UNREG
Make
BUCKEYE
Serial Number
0
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# ERA24LA297