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May 20, 1989 · Weatherly 201B · N1271W
Miami, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Miami, TX
Aircraft
Weatherly 201B
Tail Number
N1271W
Operator
S&H Aerial Spraying
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW89DQG03
THE AIRCRAFT WAS CONDUCTING AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING OPERATIONS WHEN IT STRUCK POWERLINES AT THE END OF THE APPLICATION RUN. THE VERTICAL FIN AND RUDDER WAS TORN OFF. THE PILOT SAID HE SHOULD HAVE PAID MORE ATTENTION TO THE KNOWN HAZARD.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM A KNOWN OBSTACLE DURING AGRICULTURAL SPRAY FLIGHT OPERATIONS,
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT WAS CONDUCTING AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING OPERATIONS WHEN IT STRUCK POWERLINES AT THE END OF THE APPLICATION RUN. THE VERTICAL FIN AND RUDDER WAS TORN OFF. THE PILOT SAID HE SHOULD HAVE PAID MORE ATTENTION TO THE KNOWN HAZARD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWeatherly 201B
Tail NumberN1271W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorS&H Aerial Spraying
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R985-AN-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:46
Weather SourceWFAC