Pilot Debrief

Aero Commander S2R near Clontarf, MN — 2008-07-06

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Date
2008-07-06
Location
Clontarf, MN, USA
Aircraft
Aero Commander S2R
Registration
N5519X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the power transmission lines.

NTSB narrative

The airplane impacted power transmission lines while on an aerial application flight. The airplane impacted terrain immediately after the wire strike and was destroyed during a post accident ground fire. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions prior to impacting the transmission lines.

NTSB coding

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