Summary
On May 15, 2019, a Grumman G164 (N4865) was involved in an incident near Lane City, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-altitude maneuvering.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA270. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4865.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-altitude maneuvering.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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