Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA555
Location
Dexter, MO
Event ID
20120820X12336
Coordinates
36.775276, -89.941108
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The operation of an airplane by a noncertificated pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level flight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
COLLINS RUSSELL D
Address
431 COUNTY ROAD 604
City
MOUNTAIN HOME
State / Zip Code
AR 72653-5569
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was flying the experimental airplane between 50 to 300 feet above ground level. The airplane’s front landing gear hit a power line wire which resulted in the airplane impacting the terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that he did not see the power lines crossing the field, and that there was no mechanical malfunction of the airplane prior to the wire strike.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA555