Pilot Debrief

Grumman G164 near Lane City, TX — 2019-05-15

Final reportGAA19CA270
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Date
2019-05-15
Location
Lane City, TX, USA
Aircraft
Grumman G164
Registration
N4865
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-altitude maneuvering.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while conducting an agricultural application flight, he misjudged the height of the power wires, and as a result, the airplane's right wing struck the lower wire. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground and rolled several times before coming to a stop, and a fire ensued. The airplane was destroyed by postaccident fire. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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