N531MS

Substantial
None

SUKHOI SU-31MS/N: 02-01

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 14, 2008
NTSB Number
DFW08CA229
Location
Collinsville, OK
Event ID
20081007X93891
Coordinates
36.424619, -95.902363
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
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 marked transmission lines while on final approach.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N531MS
Make
SUKHOI
Serial Number
02-01
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1995
Model / ICAO
SU-31MSU31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
46206 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CHILLIWACK
State / Zip Code
V2P 1-A5
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot entered the traffic pattern in the single seat, tail wheel equipped, experimental airplane for landing to runway 35. When he turned to final approach "everything looked normal." On short final, the pilot stated that he saw orange markers on wires just prior to contact with transmission lines. After cutting through two transmission lines, the pilot aborted the landing and performed a go-around. A visual inspection from another aircraft confirmed that the landing gear appeared to be intact. The pilot stated that the airplane was "shaking violently," but was controllable, and the pilot landed safely. The pilot shut down after landing and exited the aircraft normally. A Federal Aviation Administration Inspector responded to the scene and confirmed substantial damage to the main wing spar, left aileron, and landing gear. One propeller blade was missing approximately 18 inches. The electrical transmission lines were replaced by the local power company.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08CA229