BARKER A E B-2

Sisterdale, TX — June 30, 2011

Event Information

DateJune 30, 2011
Event TypeACC
LocationSisterdale, TX
CountryUSA
Coordinates29.97722, -98.72278
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberCEN11CA439
Event ID20110703X94021

Aircraft

MakeBARKER A E
ModelB-2
Registration #N6917
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.

Full Narrative

According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot was flying his airplane low around a private airport when the tailwheel and propeller hit several powerlines. The airplane descended to the ground and struck the railroad tracks of a scaled miniature railroad directly below the powerlines. The impact with the ground bent the bottom of the rudder and the right wing and resulted in the separation of the main landing gear. An examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies or failures.

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.

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