MOONEY M10
Hurlock, MD — June 24, 2012
Event Information
| Date | June 24, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA413 |
| Event ID | 20120625X12447 |
| Location | Hurlock, MD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.67972, -75.86056 |
| Airport | Private Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M10 |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines during final approach to landing.
Full Narrative
***This report was modified on October 29, 2012. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.***
The pilot stated that he was in the airport traffic pattern prior to landing at the private airstrip. Aware of the unmarked power lines at the runway threshold, he used the top of the tower as a reference for altitude. After clearing the top of the tower, the pilot steepened his descent in order to land, but realized that additional power lines were still in the airplane’s flight path. The pilot applied full engine power in an attempt to clear the power lines, but the airplane’s landing gear struck the lines, and the airplane pitched downward. The airplane impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the right wing, and fuselage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.