Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 5, 2015
NTSB Number
CEN15CA293
Location
Crawfordsville, IN
Event ID
20150706X20035
Coordinates
39.975555, -86.919723
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 the powerline during an aerial application operations.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N625EH
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18801568T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SWING WING INC
Address
54 W BONEBRAKE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
VEEDERSBURG
State / Zip Code
IN 47987-8147
Country
United States
Analysis
The airplane impacted a powerline during an aerial application maneuver. The airplane sustained substantial wing and fuselage damage on impact with the powerline and terrain. The pilot reported that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15CA293