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July 5, 2015 · Cessna A188B B · N625EH
Crawfordsville, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Crawfordsville, IN
Aircraft
Cessna A188B B (1974)
Tail Number
N625EH
Operator
Swing Wing
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA293
The airplane impacted a powerline during an aerial application maneuver. The airplane sustained substantial wing and fuselage damage on impact with the powerline and terrain. The pilot reported that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline during an aerial application operations.
Full Narrative
The airplane impacted a powerline during an aerial application maneuver. The airplane sustained substantial wing and fuselage damage on impact with the powerline and terrain. The pilot reported that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:31 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B B
Tail NumberN625EH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSwing Wing
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinenetal Motors · IO-520-D34 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time22:15
Weather SourceWFAC