Accident Details
Date
Saturday, March 10, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA222
Location
Orleans, VT
Event ID
20120313X30702
Coordinates
44.981351, -72.244496
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 a power line while conducting low-altitude flight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CLARK JOSH D
Address
30 PARIS LN
City
MOREHEAD
State / Zip Code
KY 40351-8381
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that he was conducting a scenic flight when he descended to approximately 100 feet above ground level to observe the landscape below. The airplane struck a power line, resulting in substantial damage to the windscreen, vertical stabilizer, and left wing strut. The pilot landed the airplane uneventfully at a nearby airport. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA222