Schweizer, N36289 G-164B near Kaplan, LA — 2012-08-15
Final reportCEN12CA544
- Date
- 2012-08-15
- Location
- Kaplan, LA, USA
- Aircraft
- Schweizer, N36289 G-164B
- Registration
- N36289
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during the aerial application flight.
NTSB narrative
The pilot was conducting an aerial application flight at the time of the accident. During the spray application, the airplane struck a power line. The airplane nosed over and impacted the ground. A postaccident examination of the wreckage found no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 6 docket documents
Docket documents6
- NTSB Form 6120, Pilot-Operator Aircraft Accident Reportform
- Witness Statementsinterview
- Photo 1 - Struck powerline (note drooping wire) and inverted airplane in backgroundphotos
- Photo 2 - Wreckage with propeller in foregroundphotos
- Photo 3 - Rear of inverted airplane with struck powerline in backgroundphotos
- Weather Reports and Recordsreport
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