N625EHCESSNA A188B2015-07-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA A188BS/N: 18801568T

Summary

On July 05, 2015, a Cessna A188B (N625EH) was involved in an accident near Crawfordsville, IN. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline during an aerial application operations.

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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN15CA293. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N625EH.

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
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18801568T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
A188BC188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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