Pilot Debrief

GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G 164A near Topeka, KS — 2016-07-21

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Date
2016-07-21
Location
Topeka, KS, USA
Aircraft
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G 164A
Registration
N7997
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an agricultural flight.

NTSB narrative

On his ninth spray pass, the pilot stated that he did not maintain adequate clearance above a wire near the edge of the field. He attempted an evasive climb after noticing the wire, but was unsuccessful, and the airplane contacted the wire. Following the wire strike, the pilot was able to recover the airplane and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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