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August 5, 2007 · Grumman G-164A · N48558
Vinton, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Vinton, IA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N48558
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI07CA250
The airplane struck a power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. The pilot reported that he was maneuvering to re-enter the field after a go-around due to a high sink rate on the previous downwind pass. The pilot reported that the landing gear "caught the top wire" of the north/south power line, and then the airplane impacted an east/west power line. The airplane yawed 90-degrees and impacted the ground. The airplane was consumed by fire after the ground impact. The pilot received minor injuries.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the power line.
Full Narrative
The airplane struck a power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. The pilot reported that he was maneuvering to re-enter the field after a go-around due to a high sink rate on the previous downwind pass. The pilot reported that the landing gear "caught the top wire" of the north/south power line, and then the airplane impacted an east/west power line. The airplane yawed 90-degrees and impacted the ground. The airplane was consumed by fire after the ground impact. The pilot received minor injuries.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN48558
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · 1340-AN1 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0