Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 6, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA176
Location
Clontarf, MN
Event ID
20080815X01249
Coordinates
45.373332, -95.678611
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
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 transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the power transmission lines.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5519X
Make
AERO COMMANDER
Serial Number
1719R
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BENSON AIR AG INC
Address
330 20TH ST NW
Status
Deregistered
City
BENSON
State / Zip Code
MN 56215-1040
Country
United States
Analysis
The airplane impacted power transmission lines while on an aerial application flight. The airplane impacted terrain immediately after the wire strike and was destroyed during a post accident ground fire. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions prior to impacting the transmission lines.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA176