Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA92LA202

CAVE JUNCTION, OR, USA

Aircraft #1

UNREG

QUICKSILVER MXL II

Analysis

THE PILOT OF THE TWO PLACE ULTRALIGHT WAS CRUISING OVER A RIVER CANYON WHEN THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED A STATIC WIRE WHICH THE PILOT HAD NOT SEEN.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR VISUAL LOOKOUT. FACTORS INCLUDE A STATIC WIRE IN THE AREA OF FLIGHT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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