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August 15, 2012 · Brown Mitch Challenger II · N167MB
Dexter, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Dexter, MO
Aircraft
Brown Mitch Challenger II
Tail Number
N167MB
Operator
Russell David Collins
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA555
The noncertificated pilot reported that he was flying the experimental airplane between 50 and 300 feet above ground level. The airplane’s front landing gear hit a power line wire, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that he did not see the power lines crossing the field and that there was no mechanical malfunction of the airplane prior to the wire strike.
NTSB Probable Cause
The operation of an airplane by a noncertificated pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was flying the experimental airplane between 50 to 300 feet above ground level. The airplane’s front landing gear hit a power line wire which resulted in the airplane impacting the terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that he did not see the power lines crossing the field, and that there was no mechanical malfunction of the airplane prior to the wire strike.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBrown Mitch Challenger II
Tail NumberN167MB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRussell David Collins
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating · 52
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO