INDEPENDENCE, OR, USA
N49282
CESSNA 152
THE PLT DESCENDED TO A LOW ALT OVER A RIVER TO LOOK FOR BIRDS. WHILE OVER THE RIVER THE PLT SPOTTED PWR LINES AT AN ALT OF APRX 75 FT AGL. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO FLY UNDER THE LINES, BUT THE TAIL CONTACTED THE WIRES SEVERING APRX 6 INCHES OFF THE TOP PORTION OF THE RUDDER.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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