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June 25, 2005 · Weatherly 620B · N2021V

Teton, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Teton, ID
Aircraft
Weatherly 620B
Tail Number
N2021V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA05CA132

The pilot reported that he inadvertently "stepped" on a power line just as was completing a low level turn during a spray run. After colliding with the power line, the airplane impacted terrain resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot reported that there was haze and smoke in the area on the morning of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering.

Full Narrative

On July 25, 2005, about 1100 mountain daylight time, a Weatherly Aviation 620B, N2021V, sustained substantial damage after colliding with power transmission lines while maneuvering near Teton, Idaho. The airplane is owned by Teton River Flying Service, Inc, Teton, Idaho, and was being operated as an aerial application flight under the provisions of Title 14, CFR Part 137, when the accident occurred. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local agricultural flight. In a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board (IIC), and subsequent written statement, the pilot reported that he inadvertently "stepped" on a power line just as was completing a low level turn during a spray run. After colliding with the power line, the airplane impacted terrain resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot reported that there was haze and smoke in the area on the morning of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftWeatherly 620B
Tail NumberN2021V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data