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July 16, 2007 · Cessna 172M · N13441
Throckmorton, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Throckmorton, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N13441
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW07CA163
The single-engine airplane collided with power lines while the pilot was demonstrating a simulated forced landing. Following the impact with the power lines, the pilot was able to land the airplane in a field. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed-over and came to rest in the inverted position. There was no fire. In a telephone interview, the pilot reported that he was demonstrating a simulated loss of engine power and forced landing procedures to his passenger. During the low approach to a pre-selected field, the aircraft collided with unmarked power transmission lines. The accident occurred at dusk. There were no reported discrepancies with the aircraft prior to the mishap.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. A contributing factor was the prevailing dusk illumination.
Full Narrative
The single-engine airplane collided with power lines while the pilot was demonstrating a simulated forced landing. Following the impact with the power lines, the pilot was able to land the airplane in a field. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed-over and came to rest in the inverted position. There was no fire. In a telephone interview, the pilot reported that he was demonstrating a simulated loss of engine power and forced landing procedures to his passenger. During the low approach to a pre-selected field, the aircraft collided with unmarked power transmission lines. The accident occurred at dusk. There were no reported discrepancies with the aircraft prior to the mishap.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN13441
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind110° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time01:05
Weather SourceWFAC