Pilot Debrief

Ayres S2R near Baton Rouge, LA — 2008-07-11

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Date
2008-07-11
Location
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Aircraft
Ayres S2R
Registration
N2068B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire.

NTSB narrative

A 26,090-hour commercial pilot maneuvered the airplane for an agricultural application pass when the airplane's landing gear contacted a transmission wire. The wire entangled with the airplane resulting in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot was able to egress the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no malfunctions or mechanical failures prior to contact with the transmission wire.

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