ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 290414
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| Date: | Saturday 16 August 2014 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: | Eipper Quicksilver MX II |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N1624Z |
| MSN: | 1764 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1983 |
| Engine model: | Rotax 503 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Salt Lake City, Utah -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Delle Station, UT |
| Delle Station, UT | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that he was flying the airplane at 50 feet above ground level. He spotted a coyote and dropped to a lower altitude to take a closer look. He circled the coyote and was aware of the power lines near by, however, he did not compensate for the wind drift, which pushed the airplane toward the power lines. While in a 40-degree angle of bank the lower wing struck the power line. The wing folded upward and the airplane impacted the ground in an upright position substantially damaging the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR14CA347
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 9 August 2023 | N1624Z | Private | 0 | Holly Hill Airport (5J5), Holly Hill, SC | |
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| Loss of control | ||||||
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 14:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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