ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 318221
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| Date: | Thursday 29 June 2023 |
| Time: | 21:09 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N Skyhawk II |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N739GU |
| MSN: | 17270639 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6500 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A4M |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Smith Field Airport (SLG/KSLG), Siloam Springs, AR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fayetteville Municipal Airport (Drake Field), AR (FYV/KFYV) |
| Siloam Springs-Smith Field, AR (SLG/KSLG) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that while on final approach at night, he impacted power lines he did not see about 1.5 miles from the approach end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder, left wing, and left flap. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while on final approach to land.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN23LA271
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N739GU
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Oct-2023 06:31 | ASN Update Bot | Updated |
| 26-Oct-2023 06:32 | harro | Updated |
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