Summary
On June 20, 2012, a Grumman Acft Eng Cor-schweizer G-164B (N6861K) was involved in an accident near Okanogan, WA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering.
The pilot reported that while establishing the second boundary along the eastern edge of a field where he was conducting an aerial application, the airplane struck power lines. Following the collision with the power lines, the airplane turned to the left and impacted terrain in a flat attitude, which resulted in structural damage to all four wings and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were four sets of power lines near the field; however, the upper right wing blocked his view from the power lines the airplane struck. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions were reported that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR12CA271. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6861K.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that while establishing the second boundary along the eastern edge of a field where he was conducting an aerial application, the airplane struck power lines. Following the collision with the power lines, the airplane turned to the left and impacted terrain in a flat attitude, which resulted in structural damage to all four wings and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were four sets of power lines near the field; however, the upper right wing blocked his view from the power lines the airplane struck. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions were reported that would have precluded normal operation of 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# WPR12CA271