AERO COMMANDER S2R
Fairmont, OK — March 2, 2017
Event Information
| Date | March 2, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN17CA120 |
| Event ID | 20170307X02808 |
| Location | Fairmont, OK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.32472, -97.75305 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AERO COMMANDER |
| Model | S2R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line while conducting agricultural spray operations.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he was conducting spray operations to a pasture with power lines on its north border. As the pilot approached the pasture from the north on his fourth pass, he intended to descend after flying past the second of two cables. The pilot initiated a descent, but the airplane struck the second cable. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground and a post impact fire ensued. Following the accident, the pilot stated that he misidentified the first cable as the second cable.
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.