Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA28 - 180 near Garfield, WA — 2015-02-15

Final reportWPR15CA107
Sign in to save
Date
2015-02-15
Location
Garfield, WA, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA28 - 180
Registration
N7928W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering at a low altitude.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while conducting a low-level sightseeing flight, he inadvertently collided with an unmarked power line with the airplane's left wing. The pilot subsequently made a precautionary landing in a field without further incident. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
View NTSB final reportView NTSB docket

Docket documents1

Related mishaps