CESSNA 152
Mount Pleasant, TX, December 8, 2014
Event Information
| Date | December 8, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Mount Pleasant, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.09389, -94.88750 |
| Airport | MOUNT PLEASANT RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN15CA095 |
| Event ID | 20150106X05843 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 152 |
| Registration # | N787PB |
| Operator | CAPPS AVIATION SERVICES LLC |
| Owner | CAPPS AVIATION SERVICES LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane at low altitude resulting in the airplane impacting power lines.
Full Narrative
The pilot departed the airport for a local flight. During the flight he observed family and friends on the ground and he maneuvered the airplane to overfly them at low altitude. The airplane struck power lines as the pilot set up for the flyover, and both ailerons and outboard portions of each wing separated. The pilot maintained control of the airplane until approaching the airport for landing. When the pilot reduced power to land, the airplane rolled to one side and impacted the ground near the runway. The pilot stated he did not see the wires due to the location of the sun.
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.