Pilot Debrief

AYRES CORPORATION S2R-G1 near Bald Eagle, PA — 2009-05-21

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Date
2009-05-21
Location
Bald Eagle, PA, USA
Aircraft
AYRES CORPORATION S2R-G1
Registration
N6134T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.

NTSB narrative

While preparing for an aerial agricultural application, the pilot flew over the intended application area twice while setting the global positioning system (GPS). After descending to approximately 50 feet above trees, the pilot began the application process, and was monitoring the GPS, when the airplane's right wing struck a power line. The airplane subsequently impacted trees and came to rest in a heavily wooded area. An examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the wings, tail, and fuselage were substantially damaged. The winds reported at an airport 30 miles to the east of the accident location were calm. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.

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