Accident Details
Date
Monday, August 11, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA243
Location
Cosmos, MN
Event ID
20080911X01429
Coordinates
44.983055, -94.748054
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 from the guide wire while maneuvering on an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the presence of the guide wire.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7297Z
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-3107
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LUX JEFFREY K
Address
51261 160TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
COSMOS
State / Zip Code
MN 56228-6702
Country
United States
Analysis
The airplane contacted a telephone pole guide wire during an aerial application flight. The airplane then impacted an open field and came to rest on a residential driveway. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane before the wire strike.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA243