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August 27, 2015 · Aviat Aircraft A-1C-200 Undesignat · N63BW
Irwin, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Irwin, ID
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft A-1C-200 Undesignat (2012)
Tail Number
N63BW
Operator
Kevin Bloxham Premier Construction Supply
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA255
The pilot reported that during a low level flight, the airplane struck a wire over a river. The landing gear contacted the wire, the wire stretched like a "bungee cord," and then the wire broke. The airplane pulled to the right with the wire still attached, the pilot landed in the river, and the airplane nosed over. The recovery of the airplane from the river revealed substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and the empennage. The pilot reported that, "I could have prevented this accident by better observation of power lines over the river." 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's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during low level flight, which resulted in the airplane striking a wire, impacting water, and nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during a low level flight, the airplane struck a wire over a river. The landing gear contacted the wire, the wire stretched like a "bungee cord," and then the wire broke. The airplane pulled to the right with the wire still attached, the pilot landed in the river, and the airplane nosed over. The recovery of the airplane from the river revealed substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and the empennage. The pilot reported that, "I could have prevented this accident by better observation of power lines over the river." 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 Time17:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat Aircraft A-1C-200 Undesignat
Tail NumberN63BW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKevin Bloxham Premier Construction Supply
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1D6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC