Cub Crafters CARBON CUB EX
Grand Junction, CO, May 11, 2019
Event Information
| Date | May 11, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Grand Junction, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.96444, -108.65278 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA262 |
| Event ID | 20190513X63920 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cub Crafters |
| Model | CARBON CUB EX |
| Registration # | N56XC |
| Operator | Tesla Sunsets LLC |
| Owner | Tesla Sunsets LLC |
| 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 maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering through a canyon.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while maneuvering through a canyon at low altitude, the left wing struck a power line that he did not see. The airplane subsequently collided with terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
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.