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August 15, 2012 · Schweizer N36289 G-164B
Kaplan, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Kaplan, LA
Aircraft
Schweizer N36289 G-164B
Tail Number
N36289
Operator
Vincent Flying Service
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA544
The pilot was conducting an aerial application flight at the time of the accident. During the spray application, the airplane struck a power line. The airplane nosed over and impacted the ground. A postaccident examination of the wreckage found no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Wire-Awareness of condition - C
Full Narrative
According to the operator's accident report, the pilot was conducting an aerial application flight on a field about 3-1/2 miles from the airstrip. He had previously dispersed 4 loads of fertilizer on the field. During the application of the fifth load, the airplane struck an 80 to 90 foot-tall power line. The airplane nosed over and impacted the ground. The pilot was seriously injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. Photographs taken at the accident site revealed no markers on the power line. An FAA inspector found no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal aircraft operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer N36289 G-164B
Tail NumberN36289
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVincent Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-28 · Turboprop · 680
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT