Accident Details
Date
Saturday, March 12, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA224
Location
Swan Lake, AR
Event ID
20110314X70137
Coordinates
34.209545, -92.010612
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
An in-flight collision with power lines following an encounter with a wind gust.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC
Address
PO BOX 27
City
ARGYLE
State / Zip Code
MN 56713-0027
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the written statement submitted by the pilot, he was approaching the airport to land when he encountered a gust of wind. The airplane subsequently impacted power lines and subsequently impacted the ground below, inverted. The empennage was twisted and partially separated, and both wings were crushed. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA224