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October 17, 2019 · Weatherly 620 B · N9033T
Fabens, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fabens, TX
Aircraft
Weatherly 620 B (1996)
Tail Number
N9033T
Operator
Roger J Zeledon Dba
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA033
The pilot reported that, during an agricultural application flight, he made six passes underneath power wires to complete the applications. On the seventh pass underneath the power wires, the wire deflector cable and the vertical stabilizer struck the wires. The pilot asserted that the vertical stabilizer jammed the rudder to the left, and the airplane entered a skidding left turn and then impacted terrain. The airplane was consumed by fire.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power wires while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an agricultural application flight, he made 6 passes underneath powerline wires to complete the applications. On the 7th pass underneath the powerline wires, the wire deflector cable and the vertical stabilizer struck the wires. The pilot asserted that the vertical stabilizer jammed the rudder to the left, and the airplane entered a skidding left turn. The airplane impacted the ground and the pilot exited the airplane. The airplane was consumed by fire. The airplane sustained substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWeatherly 620 B
Tail NumberN9033T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoger J Zeledon Dba
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time20:25
Weather SourceWFAC