Piper PA-25-235
Mountain Grove, MO — May 5, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 5, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DEN08CA084 |
| Event ID | 20080527X00728 |
| Location | Mountain Grove, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.12056, -92.31111 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-25-235 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line.
Full Narrative
The pilot was performing aerial application of liquid fertilizer onto a hay meadow. During the third pass, which was south of the previous two passes, the airplane contacted an unmarked power line that the pilot did not observe until "I was on it." The airplane then struck two trees and cart wheeled into terrain. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. Examination of the airplane showed the wings were bent, fuselage was twisted and buckled, and the engine firewall was buckled.
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.