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February 9, 1997 · Piper PA-22-150 · N1900F
Madera, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Madera, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N1900F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX97LA100
The pilot failed to clear a power line during his twelfth pass while spraying pollen over an almond orchard. The pilot indicated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane prior to the collision. The pilot did not hold an aerial application certificate under 14 CFR 137.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions and his inadequate visual outlook.
Full Narrative
On February 9, 1997, at 1150 hours Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-22-150, N1900F, collided with telephone wires near Madera, California. The airplane was destroyed and the certificated commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was being operated as a aerial application flight by the pilot/owner. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the pilot did not hold an agricultural aircraft operator certificate under 14 CFR Part 137 when the accident occurred. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The pilot indicated he was spraying pollen on an almond orchard. The pilot stated, "On entry of the twelvth [twelfth] pass from west to east I failed to clear [a] power line." The pilot also indicated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane prior to the collision.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN1900F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 7 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourceWFAC