ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358930
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| Date: | Thursday 1 June 1995 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164B Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | Jenson Air Spray |
| Registration: | N6682K |
| MSN: | 416B |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4000 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R1340 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | E. Grand Forks, MN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED WIRES DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH RUN. THE PILOT STATED HE WAS AWARE OF THE LOCATION OF THE WIRES AND THAT HE MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE. THE PILOT FLEW THE AIRPLANE BACK TO HIS PRIVATE AIRSTRIP AFTER STRIKING THE WIRES.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI95LA163
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 19:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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