ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 206493
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| Date: | Tuesday 7 November 2017 |
| Time: | 12:00 |
| Type: |  Cessna 172S |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N55234 |
| MSN: | 172S11415 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2014 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 224 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360-L2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Bonners Ferry, ID -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Bonners Ferry, ID (65S) |
| Coeur D'Alene, ID (COE) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, about 50 ft above the ground during a “low recon” over a river bar, he did not see power lines crossing the river until they were about 10 ft in front of the airplane. Subsequently, the airplane’s empennage struck the wires; he then added power and initiated a climb. He returned to the airport and landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Feb-2018 19:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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