Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA553
Location
Blessing, TX
Event ID
20100923X20218
Coordinates
28.906944, -96.172500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires while maneuvering.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
GULFSTREAM AM G-164B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
GULFSTREAM AM G-164B
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
STORM FLYING SERVICE LLC
Address
1461 31 RD
City
DAVID CITY
State / Zip Code
NE 68632-5036
Country
United States
Analysis
The commercial pilot was flying an aerial application flight to a cotton field. While applying the applicant, the pilot lost awareness of his proximity to obstacles and collided with a transmission wire. The wire damaged the airplane's vertical fin and rudder, and the pilot subsequently lost control of the airplane. The airplane then impacted a small body of water.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA553