ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 365578
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| Date: | Tuesday 19 March 1991 |
| Time: | 18:15 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-181 |
| Owner/operator: | Thunderbird Aircraft Co. |
| Registration: | N4338C |
| MSN: | 28-8490045 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-260-A4M |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Morgan, MN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Minneapolis, MN (FCM | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF FROM A RURAL GRAVEL ROAD, THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A GUY WIRE. THE AIRCRAFT'S WING WAS SHEARED OFF.
Probable Cause: A GUY WIRE WAS STRUCK ON TAKEOFF BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE POOR PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI91LA111
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Mar-2024 11:35 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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