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July 9, 2015 · Weatherly Aviation 620B Undesignat · N2034P

Hatch, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hatch, NM
Aircraft
Weatherly Aviation 620B Undesignat (1995)
Tail Number
N2034P
Operator
Zeledon Roger J Dba
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA171

The pilot reported that upon completion of an aerial application of fungicide, he made an end clean up pass. He reported that the airplane struck a transmission line wire that he did not see, and then impacted the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance, and the airplane struck a transmission line wire during aerial application operations.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that upon completion of an aerial application of fungicide, he made an end clean up pass. He reported that the airplane struck a transmission line wire that he did not see, and then impacted the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:45 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWeatherly Aviation 620B Undesignat
Tail NumberN2034P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZeledon Roger J Dba
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 59
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data