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July 13, 2010 · Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B · N8260K
Independence, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Independence, IA
Aircraft
Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N8260K
Operator
Hoppe Airspay
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA402
The pilot was making an aerial application pass at the south end of a field when the accident occurred. A 30-foot-tall power line ran north and south through the middle of the field. The pilot stated he was paying attention to the trees along the south end of the field during the pass when he realized that he was approaching the wires. He was unable to climb over the wires so he decided to fly under them. In doing so, the airplane contacted 7-foot-high corn and the airplane was pulled down into the field. Substantial damage resulted to the lower wings and the main landing gear mounting truss.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to pay attention to the power lines and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the corn field during the aerial application flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot was making a clean-up pass at the south end of a field during an aerial application flight when the accident occurred. A 30-foot tall power line ran north and south through the middle of the field. The pilot stated he was paying attention to the trees along the south end of the field during the pass when he realized that he was approaching the wires. He was unable to climb over the wires so he decided to fly under them. In doing so, the airplane contacted the corn which was 7 feet high and the airplane was pulled down into the field. Substantial damage resulted to the lower wings and the main landing gear mounting truss.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN8260K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHoppe Airspay
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6-20 · Turboprop · 550
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time15:45
Weather SourceWFAC