Summary
On August 10, 2006, a Grumman-schweizer G-164A (N48461) was involved in an incident near Gering, NE. 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's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during the aerial application flight. Factors were the low altitude and power lines.
The airplane was damaged when it struck a power line during an aerial application flight. The pilot reported that he did not see the power lines until it was impossible to pull up over them. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed that the damage to the airplane was substantial.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI06CA235. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N48461.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during the aerial application flight. Factors were the low altitude and power lines.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The airplane was damaged when it struck a power line during an aerial application flight. The pilot reported that he did not see the power lines until it was impossible to pull up over them. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed that the damage to the airplane was substantial.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA235