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October 11, 2016 · Bellanca 8KCAB · N2504Z
Knoxville, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 2016
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Knoxville, TN
Aircraft
Bellanca 8KCAB (1977)
Tail Number
N2504Z
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA17CA012
Shortly after departing and while flying along a river, the airplane struck two of five unmarked utility wires that spanned the river. The airplane subsequently impacted water, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe and minor injuries to the pilot and passenger. When asked how the accident could have been prevented, the pilot stated, "Increase altitude minimums by at least double to ensure adequate reaction time to avoid obstacles."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's intentional low-altitude operation, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from unmarked utility wires.
Full Narrative
Shortly after departing, and while flying along a river, the airplane struck 2 of 5 unmarked utility wires that spanned across the river. The airplane subsequently impacted the water below resulting in substantial damage to the airframe and minor injuries to the pilot and passenger. When asked how the accident could have been prevented the pilot stated, "Increase altitude minimums by at least double to ensure adequate reaction time to avoid obstacles."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8KCAB
Tail NumberN2504Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-H1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC