Pilot Debrief

BROWN MITCH CHALLENGER II near Dexter, MO — 2012-08-15

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Date
2012-08-15
Location
Dexter, MO, USA
Aircraft
BROWN MITCH CHALLENGER II
Registration
N167MB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The operation of an airplane by a noncertificated pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level flight.

NTSB narrative

The noncertificated pilot reported that he was flying the experimental airplane between 50 and 300 feet above ground level. The airplane’s front landing gear hit a power line wire, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that he did not see the power lines crossing the field and that there was no mechanical malfunction of the airplane prior to the wire strike.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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