GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B
Independence, IA — July 13, 2010
Event Information
| Date | July 13, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA402 |
| Event ID | 20100715X63552 |
| Location | Independence, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.45361, -91.94778 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER |
| Model | G-164B |
| 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 pay attention to the power lines and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the corn field during the aerial application flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot was making a clean-up pass at the south end of a field during an aerial application flight when the accident occurred. A 30-foot tall power line ran north and south through the middle of the field. The pilot stated he was paying attention to the trees along the south end of the field during the pass when he realized that he was approaching the wires. He was unable to climb over the wires so he decided to fly under them. In doing so, the airplane contacted the corn which was 7 feet high and the airplane was pulled down into the field. Substantial damage resulted to the lower wings and the main landing gear mounting truss.
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.