Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 21, 2016
NTSB Number
CEN16CA277
Location
Topeka, KS
Event ID
20160721X90029
Coordinates
39.062778, -95.584442
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’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an agricultural flight.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7997
Make
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
858
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
REPAR TO VERACRUZ CASA 212
Status
Deregistered
City
LEON
Country
United States
Analysis
On his ninth spray pass, the pilot stated that he did not maintain adequate clearance above a wire near the edge of the field. He attempted an evasive climb after noticing the wire, but was unsuccessful, and the airplane contacted the wire. Following the wire strike, the pilot was able to recover the airplane and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN16CA277