CESSNA 182M
Hamilton, TX, March 30, 2010
Event Information
| Date | March 30, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hamilton, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.69167, -98.08806 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA179 |
| Event ID | 20100401X35946 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182M |
| Registration # | N71229 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static power line while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Full Narrative
While the pilot was maneuvering at low altitude over a lake, the single-engine airplane impacted a static powerline. Unable to remain airborne the pilot selected a flat field for the forced landing. During the landing rollout the airplane’s left wing impacted a tree, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the ground. The airplane came to rest in a nose low upright position with a section of powerline wrapped around the fuselage. Following the accident, the pilot reported that he experienced no anomalies with the airplane prior to the wire impact.
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.