Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A188B near Cheyenne, WY — 2012-07-10

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Date
2012-07-10
Location
Cheyenne, WY, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA A188B
Registration
N4831R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Maneuvering

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line. Contributing to the accident was the sun's glare.

NTSB narrative

During an aerial application flight, the pilot was flying eastbound toward the morning sun. Due to the sun glare, the pilot did not see the north-south power line that crossed the airplane's flight path. The airplane subsequently collided with the power line, impacted the ground, and nosed over. The operator stated that the pilot was briefed on the location of the wire and the hazards of flight into sun prior to the flight. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have avoided the power line by altering flight path earlier.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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