Pilot Debrief

EIPPER FORMANCE INC MXII near Salt Lake City, UT — 2014-08-16

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Date
2014-08-16
Location
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Aircraft
EIPPER FORMANCE INC MXII
Registration
N1624Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he was flying the airplane at 50 feet above ground level. He spotted a coyote and dropped to a lower altitude to take a closer look. He circled the coyote and was aware of the power lines near by, however, he did not compensate for the wind drift, which pushed the airplane toward the power lines. While in a 40-degree angle of bank the lower wing struck the power line. The wing folded upward and the airplane impacted the ground in an upright position substantially damaging the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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