Buckeye DREAM MACH N2526J
23 June 2009 · Marian, Indiana, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 23 June 2009 at about 01:35 local time, a Buckeye DREAM MACH registered N2526J, operated by Johnson Dale F, was involved in an accident near Marian, Indiana, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 were seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 01:35
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Marian, Indiana, United States
- Coordinates
- 40.5081, -85.7236
- Aircraft
- Buckeye DREAM MACH
- Registration
- N2526J
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Johnson Dale F
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Marian → Marian
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CEN09CA371
People
2 people were seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the utility pole and power lines.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The powered parachute was taking off from a field behind a residence when the accident occurred. A witness stated that the aircraft took off and flew over the residence prior to him hearing a "crash." He then observed the aircraft on the ground with power lines around it. The parachute and parachute lines were wrapped around the utility pole and power lines. The operating limitations for the aircraft state that the pilot in command of the aircraft must hold at least a student pilot certificate, a sport pilot certificate, or a recreational pilot certificate with the appropriate endorsements. The pilot in command did not hold a pilot certificate.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Buckeye DREAM accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 2008 | Buckeye DREAM MACHINE | Grant, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 14 Aug 2010 | Buckeye DREAM MACHINE | Seymour, Indiana, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 5 Oct 2008 | Buckeye DREAM MACHINE | Lexington, Kentucky, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 4 Jun 2011 | Buckeye DREAM MACHINE | Russellville, Tennessee, United States | Cattrell Jefferson Bushfield | Fatal | 1 |
| 4 Jul 2006 | Buckeye DREAM MACHINE | Monticello, Kentucky, United States | Doyle Casada | Fatal | 1 |
| 2 Mar 2013 | Buckeye DREAM MACHINE | Tracy, California, United States | John Hollis | Serious injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2009 | Cessna 210 | Richmond, Indiana, United States | Richard Miller | No injuries | - |
| 25 Aug 2009 | Sportflight ASTRA HKS | Bloomfield, Indiana, United States | Johnson David C | Fatal | 2 |
| 12 Jun 2009 | Throckmorton Matthew E F1-EVO | Mitchell, Indiana, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 7 Mar 2009 | Fritz RV3-A | Greencastle, Indiana, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 24 Feb 2009 | Cessna 152 | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States | Fort Wayne Flight Academy Inc | No injuries | - |
| 11 Jul 2009 | Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de ERJ 170-20 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | Republic Airline Inc | Serious injuries | - |