Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 10, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI06CA235
Location
Gering, NE
Event ID
20060915X01346
Coordinates
41.828609, -103.664443
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
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)
Name
EMPTY POCKETS FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
4521 S COUNTY ROAD 535
City
WILSON
State / Zip Code
AR 72395-8000
Country
United States
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