Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH WIRES.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On May 4, 1994, about 0830 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A agricultural airplane, N7368, was substantially damaged when it collided with wires while maneuvering for a spray application near Hebron, Nebraska. The private pilot, who was not injured, was able to fly the airplane back to Belvidere, Nebraska, where the flight originated. The flight was operated in visual meteorological conditions without flight plan under 14 CFR Part 137.
The pilot stated he lost sight of the wires while making a spray run when he became preoccupied with the rolling terrain. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions were reported by the pilot.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI94LA162