Weatherly 620
Fabens, TX — October 17, 2019
Event Information
| Date | October 17, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA20CA033 |
| Event ID | 20191018X04535 |
| Location | Fabens, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.65472, -106.30334 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Weatherly |
| Model | 620 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| 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 wires while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an agricultural application flight, he made 6 passes underneath powerline wires to complete the applications. On the 7th pass underneath the powerline wires, the wire deflector cable and the vertical stabilizer struck the wires. The pilot asserted that the vertical stabilizer jammed the rudder to the left, and the airplane entered a skidding left turn. The airplane impacted the ground and the pilot exited the airplane. The airplane was consumed by fire.
The airplane sustained substantial damage.
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.