Pilot Debrief

Kitfox S7 Super Sport near Asotin, WA — 2024-03-16

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Date
2024-03-16
Location
Asotin, WA, USA
Aircraft
Kitfox S7 Super Sport
Registration
N295P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during low altitude flying.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while maneuvering in a canyon over a river, the airplane collided with an unmarked powerline. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the water and both occupants exited before the airplane sank. The airplane was not recovered from the river and was presumed substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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