ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 290532
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| Date: | Thursday 19 June 2014 |
| Time: | 20:49 LT |
| Type: | Cosmos Phase Ii PHASE II 582 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N234BS |
| MSN: | A58BRS |
| Engine model: | Rotax 582 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Caldwell, Idaho -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Caldwell, ID |
| Caldwell, ID | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was flying his weight-shift control trike at low altitude when it struck power lines. Subsequently, the trike descended to the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the structural tubing. The pilot further stated that his smoke colored visor attached to his helmet prevented him from clearly seeing the power lines. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to monitor the environment and to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines during low altitude flight.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR14CA255
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 16:18 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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