AERO COMMANDER CALLAIR A 9
Morgan, UT — June 24, 2017
Event Information
| Date | June 24, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA371 |
| Event ID | 20170626X64014 |
| Location | Morgan, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.05556, -111.59278 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AERO COMMANDER |
| Model | CALLAIR A 9 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
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 failure to see and avoid transmission wires.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during a positioning flight, about 500 ft, he was flying along a highway and the airplane struck transmission wires. He added that he turned back to the departure airport and landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
According to an employee of the power company, the struck transmission wires were about 93-100 ft above the ground.
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.