1 fatality
BUCKEYE DREAM MACHINE accident at Bainbridge, GA, 4 Jul 2024
On July 4, 2024, a BUCKEYE DREAM MACHINE was involved in an aviation accident near Bainbridge, GA. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
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.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotResponse/compensation