N6861K

Substantial
Serious

GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164BS/N: 506B

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA271
Location
Okanogan, WA
Event ID
20120620X93008
Coordinates
48.359722, -119.540557
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 power lines while maneuvering.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6861K
Make
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
506B
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1949
Model / ICAO
G-164BG64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CHRISTIAN ARTHUR DEAN
Address
301 NORTH OSAGE ST
Status
Deregistered
City
GIRARD
State / Zip Code
KS 66743
Country
United States

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