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September 21, 1995 · Piper PA-25 · N8551L
Marana, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Marana, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-25
Tail Number
N8551L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA348
The pilot said he misjudged the power lines and collided with them during a pullup from an aerial application.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot misjudged clearance from the power lines.
Full Narrative
On September 21, 1995, at 0753 hours mountain standard time, a Piper PA-25, N8551L, collided with some power lines near Marana, Arizona, during an aerial application maneuver while on a 14 CFR Part 137 flight. The aircraft received substantial damage and the pilot was reportedly not injured. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time. According to the police report, the pilot told an officer that he misjudged the power lines during the pullup and the propeller and the wing tip struck the power lines. The pilot was able to land the aircraft back at the airstrip. The accident was initially reported as an incident. The substantial damage wasn't confirmed until 10/03/95.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:53 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25
Tail NumberN8551L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B2B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind135° @ 5 kt, gusting 20 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO