Pilot Debrief

WEATHERLY AVIATION CO INC 620B near Hatch, NM — 2015-07-09

Final reportGAA15CA171
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Date
2015-07-09
Location
Hatch, NM, USA
Aircraft
WEATHERLY AVIATION CO INC 620B
Registration
N2034P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance, and the airplane struck a transmission line wire during aerial application operations.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that upon completion of an aerial application of fungicide, he made an end clean up pass. He reported that the airplane struck a transmission line wire that he did not see, and then impacted the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

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