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March 20, 2002 · Schweizer G-164A · N9763

Cascade, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 20, 2002
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Cascade, IA
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164A
Tail Number
N9763
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI02LA095

The airplane contacted a wire and collided with the terrain during an aerial application flight. The purpose of the flight was to drop seed along a section of highway that had recently been under construction. The airplane had taken off from the highway and was heading east to drop seed when the accident occurred. There were two sets of wires which crossed over the highway. Both sets of wires were perpendicular to the highway. The first set was approximately 40 feet above the ground and the second set was approximately 30 feet above the ground. The airplane traveled under the first wire. As the airplane was traveling under the second wire, the leading edge of the top left wing contacted the wire. The airplane then descended and impacted the terrain on the highway median.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor associated with the accident was the wire that the airplane contacted.

Full Narrative

On March 20, 2002, at 1230 central standard time, a Schweizer G-164A, N9763, operated by Todd's Flying Service, Inc., collided with wires and the terrain during an aerial application flight along highway 151 just west of Cascade, Iowa. The commercial pilot received serious injuries. The airplane was substantially damage. The CFR 14 Part 137 aerial application flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The local flight originated in Cascade, Iowa, about 1225. The purpose of the flight was to drop seed along a section of Highway 151 that had recently been under construction. The airplane had taken off from the highway and was heading east to drop seed when the accident occurred. There were two sets of wires which crossed over the highway. Both sets of wires were perpendicular to the highway. The first set was approximately 40 feet above the ground, and the second set was approximately 30 feet above the ground. The airplane traveled under the first wire. As the airplane was traveling under the second wire, the leading edge of the top left wing contacted the wire. The airplane then descended and impacted the terrain on the highway median.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer G-164A
Tail NumberN9763
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 1 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 32 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time17:25
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data