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August 12, 2011 · Richmond Jim R CCK-1865 · N56WY

Dubois, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 12, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dubois, WY
Aircraft
Richmond Jim R CCK-1865
Tail Number
N56WY
Operator
Neil Neumeyer
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA399

The pilot reported that, during the daytime in visual meteorological conditions, he was in cruise flight at an altitude of about 300 feet above ground level when he heard a loud bang followed by a shudder in the airplane. The pilot said he gained altitude and noticed damage to a radio antenna and noted that the controls felt "mushy," but the airplane remained flyable. The pilot then diverted to the nearest airport, landed, and observed structural damage to the left wing and rudder. Postaccident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed evidence of wire striations on the left wing and rudder. Damage to the left wing, which included multiple separated vortex generators and paint scuffing on the top area of the outboard left wing, was consistent with an in-flight collision with a radio antenna wire. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Wire-Response/compensation - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during a daytime flight within visual meteorological conditions, he was in cruise flight at an altitude of about 300 feet above ground level when he heard a loud bang followed by a shudder in the airplane. The pilot said he gained altitude and noticed damage to a radio antenna and noted the controls felt "mushy," but the airplane remained flyable. The pilot then diverted to the nearest airport and landed uneventfully, where he observed structural damage to the left wing and rudder. Post accident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed evidence of wire striations on the left wing and rudder. Damage to the left wing, which included multiple separated vortex generators and paint scuffing on the top area of the outboard left wing, was found consistent with an in-flight collision with a wire. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRichmond Jim R CCK-1865
Tail NumberN56WY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNeil Neumeyer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCubcrafters · CC340 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 16 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 46
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time13:53

Appendix: Source Data