Aviation Accident Summary MKC89DPG03

PARKIN, AR, USA

Aircraft #1

N2730D

PZL-Mielec M-18

Analysis

WITNESSES OBSERVED THE AIRPLANE FLY INTO POWERLINES DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION MANUEVER. AFTER STRIKING THE WIRES, THE AIRPLANE PITCHED UP, THEN NOSED DOWN TO TERRAIN IMPACT.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT ADEQUATE TO HAVE AVOIDED THE POWERLINES.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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