Summary
On September 14, 2005, a Grumman G-164B (N6667Q) was involved in an accident near Epps, LA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.
The 17,500-hour commercial pilot was performing an aerial application flight on a northerly heading. The pilot was aware of the power lines along his intended spray pattern and he intended to "turn left before a creek and wooded area;" however, he delayed altering his route of flight and collided with the powerline. The pilot reported on the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that he "flew too far down the field to go under the power line to be able to turn, pull up, and avoid trees. The turbine powered agricultural airplane clipped the power line and flew into the trees.
This accident is documented in NTSB report DFW05CA236. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6667Q.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The 17,500-hour commercial pilot was performing an aerial application flight on a northerly heading. The pilot was aware of the power lines along his intended spray pattern and he intended to "turn left before a creek and wooded area;" however, he delayed altering his route of flight and collided with the powerline. The pilot reported on the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that he "flew too far down the field to go under the power line to be able to turn, pull up, and avoid trees. The turbine powered agricultural airplane clipped the power line and flew into the trees. Weather at the time of the accident was reported as few clouds at 4,100 feet, winds from 260 degrees at 8 knots, temperature of 88 degrees Fahrenheit, and altimeter 29.88 inches of Mercury.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW05CA236