CESSNA 152
Arlington, TX, October 4, 2014
Event Information
| Date | October 4, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Arlington, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.69002, -97.11907 |
| Airport | Fort Worth Spinks Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN15CA005 |
| Event ID | 20141008X11546 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 152 |
| Registration # | N124RP |
| Operator | PEROYEA JOHN L II |
| Owner | PEROYEA JOHN L II |
| 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 inadequate flight preparation and navigation during a training flight resulting in collision with low wires.
Full Narrative
The pilot was practicing an engine out emergency maneuver with a student pilot when the airplane collided with low wires. The wires came into contact with the airplane's windscreen, resulting in a large portion of the screen fractured. After the accident, the pilot stated that the power lines were barely visible even from the ground, and was surprised they had not been struck before by a crop duster or during another training flight. He said that balls or markers would have helped make the line more visible. He also offered that he could have scouted the area more thoroughly prior to the flight.
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.