Accident Details
Date
Sunday, February 15, 2015
NTSB Number
WPR15CA107
Location
Garfield, WA
Event ID
20150219X11939
Coordinates
47.226112, -117.621391
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot did not maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7928W
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-1969
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
11202 W WINSLOW AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
TOLLESON
State / Zip Code
AZ 85353-9436
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while conducting a low-level sightseeing flight, he inadvertently collided with an unmarked power line with the airplane's left wing. The pilot subsequently made a precautionary landing in a field without further incident. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR15CA107