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December 8, 2014 · Cessna 152 NO Series · N787PB
Mount Pleasant, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 8, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mount Pleasant, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152 NO Series (1977)
Tail Number
N787PB
Operator
Capps Aviation Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN15CA095
The pilot departed the airport for a local flight. During the flight he observed family and friends on the ground and he maneuvered the airplane to overfly them at low altitude. The airplane struck power lines as the pilot set up for the flyover, and both ailerons and outboard portions of each wing separated. The pilot maintained control of the airplane until approaching the airport for landing. When the pilot reduced power to land, the airplane rolled to one side and impacted the ground near the runway. The pilot stated he did not see the wires due to the location of the sun.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane at low altitude resulting in the airplane impacting power lines.
Full Narrative
The pilot departed the airport for a local flight. During the flight he observed family and friends on the ground and he maneuvered the airplane to overfly them at low altitude. The airplane struck power lines as the pilot set up for the flyover, and both ailerons and outboard portions of each wing separated. The pilot maintained control of the airplane until approaching the airport for landing. When the pilot reduced power to land, the airplane rolled to one side and impacted the ground near the runway. The pilot stated he did not see the wires due to the location of the sun.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 CST
Nearest AirportMount Pleasant Rgnl (4nm E)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152 NO Series
Tail NumberN787PB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCapps Aviation Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 0
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 45 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time22:35
Weather SourceWFAC