ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355279
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| Date: | Tuesday 9 September 1997 |
| Time: | 10:30 LT |
| Type: |  Bellanca 7GCBC |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5500L |
| MSN: | 1032-78 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6000 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Columbus, MT -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Billings, MT (KBIL) |
| Spokane, WA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane collided with a power line while engaged in low flying, and the pilots made a precautionary landing in a wheat field adjacent to the power lines. The pilot in the rear seat stated that he was flying the airplane, which had just been purchased by the pilot in the front seat. The rear seat pilot, who was also an aircraft mechanic, did not meet flight currency requirements and had not had a medical exam since 1992. The front seat pilot was not aware of the other pilot's medical status or lack of currency.
Probable Cause: the pilot passenger failed to maintain clearance from the power line.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA97LA208
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 10:14 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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