Summary
On September 21, 1995, a Piper PA-25 (N8551L) was involved in an incident near Marana, AZ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot misjudged clearance from the power lines.
On September 21, 1995, at 0753 hours mountain standard time, a Piper PA-25, N8551L, collided with some power lines near Marana, Arizona, during an aerial application maneuver while on a 14 CFR Part 137 flight. The aircraft received substantial damage and the pilot was reportedly not injured. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time.
According to the police report, the pilot told an officer that he misjudged the power lines during the pullup and the propeller and the wing tip struck the power lines. The pilot was able to land the aircraft back at the airstrip.
The accident was initially reported as an incident. The substantial damage wasn't confirmed until 10/03/95.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX95LA348. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8551L.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot misjudged clearance from the power lines.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On September 21, 1995, at 0753 hours mountain standard time, a Piper PA-25, N8551L, collided with some power lines near Marana, Arizona, during an aerial application maneuver while on a 14 CFR Part 137 flight. The aircraft received substantial damage and the pilot was reportedly not injured. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time.
According to the police report, the pilot told an officer that he misjudged the power lines during the pullup and the propeller and the wing tip struck the power lines. The pilot was able to land the aircraft back at the airstrip.
The accident was initially reported as an incident. The substantial damage wasn't confirmed until 10/03/95.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX95LA348