EIPPER FORMANCE INC MXII
Salt Lake City, UT — August 16, 2014
Event Information
| Date | August 16, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA347 |
| Event ID | 20140816X60547 |
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.83306, -112.82111 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | EIPPER FORMANCE INC |
| Model | MXII |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was flying the airplane at 50 feet above ground level. He spotted a coyote and dropped to a lower altitude to take a closer look. He circled the coyote and was aware of the power lines near by, however, he did not compensate for the wind drift, which pushed the airplane toward the power lines. While in a 40-degree angle of bank the lower wing struck the power line. The wing folded upward and the airplane impacted the ground in an upright position substantially damaging the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.