CESSNA 172N
Orleans, VT — March 10, 2012
Event Information
| Date | March 10, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA222 |
| Event ID | 20120313X30702 |
| Location | Orleans, VT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.98135, -72.24450 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line while conducting low-altitude flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was conducting a scenic flight when he descended to approximately 100 feet above ground level to observe the landscape below. The airplane struck a power line, resulting in substantial damage to the windscreen, vertical stabilizer, and left wing strut. The pilot landed the airplane uneventfully at a nearby airport. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
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.