Schweizer, N36289 G-164B
Kaplan, LA — August 15, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 15, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA544 |
| Event ID | 20120816X14223 |
| Location | Kaplan, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.00000, -92.26667 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Schweizer, N36289 |
| Model | G-164B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during the aerial application flight.
Full Narrative
According to the operator's accident report, the pilot was conducting an aerial application flight on a field about 3-1/2 miles from the airstrip. He had previously dispersed 4 loads of fertilizer on the field. During the application of the fifth load, the airplane struck an 80 to 90 foot-tall power line. The airplane nosed over and impacted the ground. The pilot was seriously injured and the airplane was substantially damaged.
Photographs taken at the accident site revealed no markers on the power line. An FAA inspector found no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal aircraft 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.