Accident Details
On October 27, 2024, at approximately 1755 eastern daylight time, a Buckeye Dream Machine powered parachute, registration N75331, was substantially damaged in an accident near Nicholasville, Kentucky. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The aircraft was operating as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
While on approach to land at a remote grass airstrip, the powered parachute impacted the ground nose first on downward sloping terrain about 160 feet northeast of the runway. After the initial impact, the aircraft came to rest approximately 30 feet away on its right side.
Postaccident Examination
A postaccident examination conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no indications of a fire. All three propeller blades were fractured about one-third outboard from the hub. The engine remained attached to the airframe. The inline fuel filter was full of liquid consistent with gasoline. The parachute risers were not frayed or damaged, and the canopy was undamaged with no missing panels.
The wreckage was retained for further examination.