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June 1, 1995 · Schweizer G-164B · N6682K
E. Grand Forks, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
E. Grand Forks, MN
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N6682K
Operator
Jenson Air Spray
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA163
THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED WIRES DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH RUN. THE PILOT STATED HE WAS AWARE OF THE LOCATION OF THE WIRES AND THAT HE MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE. THE PILOT FLEW THE AIRPLANE BACK TO HIS PRIVATE AIRSTRIP AFTER STRIKING THE WIRES.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires.
Full Narrative
On June 1, 1995, at 1600 central daylight time, a Schweitzer G- 164B, N6682K, operated by Jenson Air Spray, collided with wires during a swath run over a field in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, while on a 14 CFR Part 137 flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot was not injured. The flight originated from a private airstrip in Grand Forks, North Dakota, at 1530 cdt. The pilot stated that he was aware of the wires which crossed through the field he was spraying. He stated during a telephone interview that he misjudged his clearance with the wires. The pilot flew the airplane back to his private airstrip without incident after striking the wires.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN6682K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJenson Air Spray
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC