Buckeye DM N582DW
17 January 2010 · Sublette, Kansas, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 17 January 2010 at about 23:45 local time, a Buckeye DM registered N582DW was involved in an accident near Sublette, Kansas, United States. 4 people were on board and 2 died. 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 23:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Sublette, Kansas, United States
- Coordinates
- 37.6931, -100.9389
- Aircraft
- Buckeye DM
- Registration
- N582DW
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Sublette → Sublette
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CEN10LA099
People
2 people died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Probable cause
The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft, resulting in a midair collision while maneuvering at low altitude.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
Two noncertificated pilots were flying two powered parachutes at low altitude. The first aircraft was generally northbound in straight and level flight approximately 200 to 300 feet above ground level and the second aircraft was slightly above and in front of the first. The second aircraft made a turn to the right and was generally heading southwest when it began a slight descent and its canopy collided with the lower portion of first aircraft. The second aircraft then fell almost straight down, impacting mostly on the nose, and causing substantial damage to the main airframe structure. The in-flight impact caused the first aircraft to briefly swing backward, but the pilot regained control and was able to immediately land without damage or injuries.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Aircraft involved
| Aircraft | Registration | Operator | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye DM 582 | N582DW | - | Substantial |
| Buckeye DM 582 | N846DW | - | - |
Other accidents in this area
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2010 | Newmann Edward W CHALLENGER II | Easton, Kansas, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 1 Aug 2010 | Cessna 172M | Newton, Kansas, United States | River City Flying Club Inc | Minor injuries | - |
| 2 May 2010 | Cgs HAWK | Haysville, Kansas, United States | William C. Selby | Fatal | 1 |
| 10 Mar 2010 | Cessna 172S | Lawrence, Kansas, United States | Hetrick Air Services, Inc | No injuries | - |
| 17 Oct 2010 | Piper PA-28-140 | Rose Hill, Kansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 4 Jun 2010 | Boeing A75L300 | Salina, Kansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |