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
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline during an aerial application operations.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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