Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 5, 2008
NTSB Number
DEN08CA084
Location
Mountain Grove, MO
Event ID
20080527X00728
Coordinates
37.120555, -92.311111
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6944Z
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-2689
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DARTER LLOYD R
Address
8699 CANARY LN
Status
Deregistered
City
MOUNTAIN GROVE
State / Zip Code
MO 65711
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was performing aerial application of liquid fertilizer onto a hay meadow. During the third pass, which was south of the previous two passes, the airplane contacted an unmarked power line that the pilot did not observe until "I was on it." The airplane then struck two trees and cart wheeled into terrain. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. Examination of the airplane showed the wings were bent, fuselage was twisted and buckled, and the engine firewall was buckled.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN08CA084