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June 9, 1994 · Mooney M20C · N711LP
Wamsutter, WY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wamsutter, WY
Aircraft
Mooney M20C
Tail Number
N711LP
Operator
Howard Don M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA145
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE CRUISING AT 200 TO 300 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL AND FOLLOWING AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, HE NOTED A FLOCK OF BIRDS IN HIS PATH. THE PILOT DESCENDED IN ALTITUDE AND THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TWO TRANSMISSION WIRES THAT WERE APPROXIMATELY 23 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL.
NTSB Probable Cause
CLEARANCE NOT MAINTAINED. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: TRANSMISSION WIRE.
Full Narrative
On June 9, 1994, at 0830 mountain daylight time, a Mooney M20C, N711LP, collided with transmission lines near Wamsutter, Wyoming. The pilot returned to Rawlins, Wyoming, and landed without further incident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private pilot was not injured. The flight had departed from Rawlins and was en route to Rock Springs, Wyoming. The pilot reported that while cruising at 200 to 300 feet above ground level and following an interstate highway, he noted a flock of birds in his path. The pilot descended in altitude and the airplane collided with two transmission wires that were approximately 23 feet above ground level.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MDT
Nearest AirportRAWLINS (36nm ENE)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20C
Tail NumberN711LP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHoward Don M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 14 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:52