Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI08CA176

Clontarf, MN, USA

Aircraft #1

N5519X

Aero Commander S2R

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The airplane impacted power transmission lines while on an aerial application flight. The airplane impacted terrain immediately after the wire strike and was destroyed during a post accident ground fire. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions prior to impacting the transmission lines.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the power transmission lines.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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