MARTIN CURTIS ZENAIR CH701 SP
Lonsdale, MN — October 10, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 10, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA010 |
| Event ID | 20101011X23307 |
| Location | Lonsdale, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.45000, -93.41666 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | MARTIN CURTIS |
| Model | ZENAIR CH701 SP |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line while on approach to land.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he departed from his private airstrip (850 feet by 70 feet, turf) with a passenger for a local flight. Upon returning for landing, his neighbor was operating a combine in a soybean field near the runway threshold. The pilot extended his traffic pattern to allow time for the combine to move out of the runway approach path. However, upon turning back toward the runway, the combine had not moved as far as he had expected. The pilot stated it was at that point the airplane struck a power line. It subsequently came to rest upside down and was destroyed during the accident sequence. Both the pilot and passenger were able to exit the airplane. They sustained minor injuries. The pilot stated that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.
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.