Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering. A factor was the dark night light conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On June 15, 2001, at 0410 central daylight time, a Cessna 182A single-engine airplane, N6353B, was substantially damaged when it impacted power lines and terrain while maneuvering near Baytown, Texas. The two occupants, who were not pilots, were not injured. It was reported by local authorities that the two occupants, who were juveniles, had stolen the aircraft. Dark night visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The local flight departed a private grass airstrip at 0330.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW01LA144