N8376K

Substantial
Minor

GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164BS/N: 675B

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA261
Location
Pullman, WA
Event ID
20110615X91857
Coordinates
46.720726, -117.180603
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 power lines while maneuvering.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8376K
Make
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
675B
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
G-164BG64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
16020 SWINGLEY RIDGE RD STE 235
Status
Deregistered
City
CHESTERFIELD
State / Zip Code
MO 63017-6049
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he was spraying a swath of field bordered by power lines. After making a pass, the pilot's attention was focused on a pole and he struck nearby power lines, which wrapped around the propeller. The pilot noticed a sudden loss in power and thought he could make it back to the airport. The power loss increased and the pilot initiated a forced landing into a field, resulting in a hard landing. The engine detached from the airplane and both wings and fuselage sustained substantial structural damage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal 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# WPR11CA261