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July 21, 2016 · Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G 164A · N7997
Topeka, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 21, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Topeka, KS
Aircraft
Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G 164A (1971)
Tail Number
N7997
Operator
Hunninghake Aerial Spraying
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN16CA277
On his ninth spray pass, the pilot stated that he did not maintain adequate clearance above a wire near the edge of the field. He attempted an evasive climb after noticing the wire, but was unsuccessful, and the airplane contacted the wire. Following the wire strike, the pilot was able to recover the airplane and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
On his ninth spray pass, the pilot stated that he did not maintain adequate clearance above a wire near the edge of the field. He attempted an evasive climb after noticing the wire, but was unsuccessful, and the airplane contacted the wire. Following the wire strike, the pilot was able to recover the airplane and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G 164A
Tail NumberN7997
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHunninghake Aerial Spraying
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC