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October 19, 2024 · Piper PA-11 · N4846M
Rexburg, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 19, 2024
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Rexburg, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA-11 (1947)
Tail Number
N4846M
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA021
The pilot stated that he was in a pumpkin drop competition that was being held on a farm field with a new landing strip. The prevailing winds necessitated that the airplanes fly over transmission wires prior to landing. The pilot stated that he dropped his pumpkins, but missed the target by a long distance. During his landing, he flew over one set of power lines and reduced power to descend and land. The airplane inadvertently struck a second, parallel set of wires that he had not seen. The pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot was hospitalized for 12 weeks following the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Wire-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was in a pumpkin drop competition that was being held on a farm field with a new landing strip. The prevailing winds necessitated that the airplanes fly over transmission wires prior to landing. The pilot stated that he dropped his pumpkins, but missed the target by a long distance. During his landing, he flew over one set of power lines and reduced power to descend and land. The airplane inadvertently struck a second, parallel set of wires that he had not seen. The pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot was hospitalized for 12 weeks following the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 MDT
Nearest AirportRexburg-Madison County (10nm E)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-11
Tail NumberN4846M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90-8 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 79 · Basc · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 37 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourcePILO