Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 26, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA220
Location
Lake View, IA
Event ID
20080827X01336
Coordinates
42.596668, -95.239997
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 not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line while performing an aerial application maneuver.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9193F
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
401-0933
Year Built
1994
Model / ICAO
AT-401
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BART'S FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
173 SCOTT ST
Status
Deregistered
City
STORM LAKE
State / Zip Code
IA 50588-7712
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during an aerial application maneuver he "contacted the top wire on a set of power lines." The airplane came to rest inverted in the field he was spraying. He reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA220