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May 31, 1993 · Piper PA-36-400 · N2342Y
Elbow Lake, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Elbow Lake, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-36-400
Tail Number
N2342Y
Operator
Haberer Mark M
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA185
THE PILOT REPORTED HE WAS AWARE OF THE POWER LINES BORDERING THE FIELD HE WAS SPRAYING, BUT MOMENTARILY FORGOT ABOUT THEM WHILE CONCENTRATING ON THE APPROACH AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES TO THE FIELD. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE POWER LINES AND SUBSEQUENTLY CRASHED IN AN OPEN FIELD.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual outlook during aerial application manuevers.
Full Narrative
On May 31, 1993, about 1754 central daylight time, a Piper PA-36-400 airplane, N2342Y, sustained substantial damage when it collided with power lines near Elbow Lake, Minnesota, during an aerial application run. The solo commercial pilot received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local 14 CFR Part 137 flight. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane. He said he was aware of the power lines, but was concerned with working the approach and departure procedures to the small field, and momentarily forgot about the wires until he hit them.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:54 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-36-400
Tail NumberN2342Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHaberer Mark M
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-720-A1B · Reciprocating · 400
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:00
Weather SourceWFAC