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December 13, 2015 · Aviat A1 Husky · N29712
Broadus, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 13, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Broadus, MT
Aircraft
Aviat A1 Husky (1989)
Tail Number
N29712
Operator
Curt Shatzer
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA080
According to the pilot, while flying at low altitude and following the course of a river, he did not see the telephone wires that spanned the width of the river. He recalled that while following the river's path, the airplane struck the wires, the airspeed decreased, and the wires "broke". He reported that during the moments while the airplane was in contact with the wires, the airspeed bled off to below stall airspeed, descended, and impacted the ground east of the river bank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires while flying at a low altitude resulting in a wire strike, a loss of airplane control, and the consequent impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while flying at low altitude and following the course of a river, he did not see the telephone wires that spanned the width of the river. He recalled that while following the river's path, the airplane struck the wires, the airspeed decreased, and the wires "broke". He reported that during the moments while the airplane was in contact with the wires, the airspeed bled off to below stall airspeed, descended, and impacted the ground east of the river bank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat A1 Husky
Tail NumberN29712
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCurt Shatzer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C1G · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 15 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.71 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC