Summary
On June 24, 2017, a Aero Commander CALLAIR A 9 (N7662V) was involved in an incident near Morgan, UT. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires.
The pilot reported that, during a positioning flight, about 500 ft, he was flying along a highway and the airplane struck transmission wires. He added that he turned back to the departure airport and landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
According to an employee of the power company, the struck transmission wires were about 93-100 ft above the ground.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA371. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7662V.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during a positioning flight, about 500 ft, he was flying along a highway and the airplane struck transmission wires. He added that he turned back to the departure airport and landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
According to an employee of the power company, the struck transmission wires were about 93-100 ft above the ground.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA371