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April 20, 2008 · Woods Challenger II · N213TW

Corning, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 20, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Corning, AR
Aircraft
Woods Challenger II
Tail Number
N213TW
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08LA108

The non-certificated pilot was manuvering his aircraft at low-level, when the aircraft collided with power lines leading to a residential home. Photographs taken at the site show an upside down aircraft, with a section of a power line among the wreckage. The pilot was airlifted to a hospital, however, he could not recall any details about the accident sequence.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission lines. A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot.

Full Narrative

On April 20, 2008, about 1830 central daylight time, a single-engine amateur built airplane, Woods, Challenger II, N213TW, was substantially damaged when it struck power lines and impacted terrain while maneuvering near Corning, Arkansas. The pilot, the sole occupant aboard, received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The non-certificated pilot, who was airlifted to a hospital, could not recall any details about the accident sequence. The Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, who responded to the scene, reported that the aircraft collided with power lines leading to a residential home. The inspector added that the pilot was reportedly waving to kids near the residence, just prior to the accident. Photographs taken at the site show an upside down aircraft, with a section of a power line among the wreckage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWoods Challenger II
Tail NumberN213TW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · None · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 48
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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