Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN13CA019
Location
Portales, NM
Event ID
20121022X22031
Coordinates
34.171665, -103.158889
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an aerial application flight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ROBERTSON SUSAN E HEBERT
Address
14097 HOKE RD
City
WELSH
State / Zip Code
LA 70591-5208
Country
United States
Analysis
The commercial pilot was maneuvering the airplane above a crop field during an aerial application flight. Upon entering the field, the pilot misjudged the distance and struck a power line. He subsequently lost control of the airplane, impacted terrain, and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane or engine. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA019