Pilot Debrief

Ayres S2R near Lenore, ID — 2020-06-12

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Date
2020-06-12
Location
Lenore, ID, USA
Aircraft
Ayres S2R
Registration
N40226
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that prior to conducting an aerial application on a field, he circled the field twice to look for obstacles. As he completed his first aerial application pass, he observed power lines that he did not previously see. Being too close to climb above them, the pilot chose to fly underneath the power lines. The airplane subsequently struck a guy wire and impacted terrain. The fuselage and wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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