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September 21, 2010 · Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · N8157K
Blessing, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Blessing, TX
Aircraft
Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B
Tail Number
N8157K
Operator
Fehmel Planes
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA553
The pilot was conducting an aerial application flight over a cotton field. While applying the load, the pilot lost awareness of his proximity to obstacles and the airplane collided with a transmission wire. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical fin and rudder, and the pilot subsequently lost control of the airplane. The airplane then impacted a small body of water.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Wire-Awareness of condition - C
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot was flying an aerial application flight to a cotton field. While applying the applicant, the pilot lost awareness of his proximity to obstacles and collided with a transmission wire. The wire damaged the airplane's vertical fin and rudder, and the pilot subsequently lost control of the airplane. The airplane then impacted a small body of water.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B
Tail NumberN8157K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFehmel Planes
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-34 · Turboprop · 750
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time17:05
Weather SourcePILO