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March 17, 1994 · Piper PA-32-300 · N8933N

Albuquerque, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 1994
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N8933N
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA100

DURING A DARK NIGHT ILS APPROACH, BEING FLOWN BY THE CFI RATED PASSENGER, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A SET OF POWER LINES 200 YARDS FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. THIS WAS THE FOURTH APPROACH TO RUNWAY 22 WHEN THE WIRE STRIKE OCCURRED. FOLLOWING THE INITIAL WIRE CONTACT THE CFI APPLIED POWER IN AN ATTEMPT TO CLEAR THEM. FOLLOWING THE APPLICATION OF POWER THE AIRPLANE VEERED LEFT AND STRUCK A SECOND SET OF WIRES AND DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT. THE PIC/OWNER REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS TWO DOTS LOW ON THE ILS GLIDESLOPE JUST PRIOR TO THE WIRE STRIKE.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE CFI RATED SECOND PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE ILS GLIDESLOPE. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT AND LACK OF SUPERVISION.

Full Narrative

On March 16, 1994, at 1955 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-32- 300, was substantially damaged during an ILS approach at Albuquerque, New Mexico. The private pilot/owner and flight instructor (CFI) sustained minor injuries. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight. In a written report submitted by the pilot he stated that during the fourth approach, on short final to the Double Eagle airport, the aircraft struck a set of marked power lines containing three wires. He further reported that when the wire strike occurred the CFI applied power in an attempt to clear them. Following the application of power the airplane veered left and struck a second set of power lines. The pilot in command (PIC) stated in his written report that at the time of the accident the CFI was operating the controls of the airplane. The PIC also reported that the airplane was two dots low on the ILS just prior to the collision. An inspection of the scene by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the airplane struck the wires 200 yards from the approach end of the runway. The inspection revealed that the power lines were marked by orange balls; however, there were no markings applied that could identify the wires at night.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:55 MST
Nearest AirportDouble Eagle (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length7398 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN8933N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind140° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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