Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 9, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA171
Location
Hatch, NM
Event ID
20150709X35426
Coordinates
32.630001, -107.360000
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 failed to maintain obstacle clearance, and the airplane struck a transmission line wire during aerial application operations.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2034P
Make
WEATHERLY AVIATION CO INC
Serial Number
1589
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ZELEDON ROGER J DBA
Address
PO BOX 276
22500 S HWY 28
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN MIGUEL
State / Zip Code
NM 88058-0276
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that upon completion of an aerial application of fungicide, he made an end clean up pass. He reported that the airplane struck a transmission line wire that he did not see, and then impacted the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA15CA171