ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356824
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| Date: | Sunday 18 August 1996 |
| Time: | 18:59 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-38-112 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4405E |
| MSN: | 38-78A0594 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4603 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-235-L2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tuscaloosa, AL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KTCL) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, the airplane collided with a relay antenna during maneuvering flight as he searched for a friend's home. After the collision, the pilot regained control of the airplane and returned to the departure airport. No mechanical problems with the airplane were reported by the pilot.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to see and avoid an antenna during low altitude maneuvering.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL96LA121
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 11:16 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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