Pilot Debrief

Ayres S2R near Willacoochee, GA — 2019-10-11

Final reportGAA20CA020
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Date
2019-10-11
Location
Willacoochee, GA, USA
Aircraft
Ayres S2R
Registration
N3090C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during an agricultural application flight, as he circled the field to realign the airplane with it, the airplane struck power lines. Subsequently, the airplane impacted a wooded area next to the field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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