N81541

Substantial
Minor

WSL PZL MielecS/N: 1Z020-06

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
NTSB Number
SEA08CA168
Location
Caldwell, ID
Event ID
20080822X01295
Coordinates
43.586944, -116.459724
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 failed to maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was a vehicle.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N81541
Make
WSL PZL
Serial Number
1Z020-06
Engine Type
None
Year Built
0000
Model / ICAO
MielecFEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
VALLEY AIR SERVICE INC
Address
5103 HUBLER LN
Status
Deregistered
City
CALDWELL
State / Zip Code
ID 83605-8108
Country
United States

Analysis

The Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that he discussed the accident with the pilot. The pilot indicated to the FAA inspector that he was conducting aerial application operations. He was flying over the field and going to pass below a power line. As he neared the power line, he noticed a vehicle on the road. The pilot gained altitude in order to provide separation between the airplane and the vehicle. As the airplane gained altitude, it collided with the power lines. The airplane then descended into the terrain. There were no mechanical anomalies reported with the airplane. At the time of this report, the pilot did not submit NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the Pilot Operator Report.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA08CA168