Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA270
Location
Lane City, TX
Event ID
20190517X91436
Coordinates
29.182777, -95.993888
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
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 power lines during low-altitude maneuvering.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4865
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
1018
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CURRIE FLYING SERVICE LLC
Address
504 KOEHL ST
Status
Deregistered
City
WHARTON
State / Zip Code
TX 77488-4232
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while conducting an aerial application flight he misjudged the height of the power line wires, and as a result the right wing struck the lower wire. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground and rolled several times before coming to a stop and a fire ensued.
The airplane was consumed by a postaccident fire and was destroyed.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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# GAA19CA270