Summary
On December 21, 2024, a Buckeye DREAM MACHINE (UNREG) was involved in an accident near Myakka City, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The non-certificated pilot’s improper decision to operate the powered parachute in close proximity to a fence, which resulted in a collision with the fence during takeoff. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to operate the powered parachute without having received any formal training.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA089. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft UNREG.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The non-certificated pilot’s improper decision to operate the powered parachute in close proximity to a fence, which resulted in a collision with the fence during takeoff. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to operate the powered parachute without having received any formal training.
Aircraft Information
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA25LA089