N13441

Substantial
None

Cessna 172MS/N: 17262754

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 16, 2007
NTSB Number
DFW07CA163
Location
Throckmorton, TX
Event ID
20071106X01741
Coordinates
33.173053, -99.121665
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. A contributing factor was the prevailing dusk illumination.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N13441
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17262754
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PARROTT BYRON D
Address
PO BOX 515
7 MILES EAST
Status
Deregistered
City
THROCKMORTON
State / Zip Code
TX 76483-0515
Country
United States

Analysis

The single-engine airplane collided with power lines while the pilot was demonstrating a simulated forced landing. Following the impact with the power lines, the pilot was able to land the airplane in a field. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed-over and came to rest in the inverted position. There was no fire. In a telephone interview, the pilot reported that he was demonstrating a simulated loss of engine power and forced landing procedures to his passenger. During the low approach to a pre-selected field, the aircraft collided with unmarked power transmission lines. The accident occurred at dusk. There were no reported discrepancies with the aircraft prior to the mishap.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW07CA163