BROWN MITCH CHALLENGER II
Dexter, MO — August 15, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 15, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA555 |
| Event ID | 20120820X12336 |
| Location | Dexter, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.77528, -89.94111 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BROWN MITCH |
| Model | CHALLENGER II |
| 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 operation of an airplane by a noncertificated pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was flying the experimental airplane between 50 to 300 feet above ground level. The airplane’s front landing gear hit a power line wire which resulted in the airplane impacting the terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that he did not see the power lines crossing the field, and that there was no mechanical malfunction of the airplane prior to the wire strike.
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.