Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI08CA243

Cosmos, MN, USA

Aircraft #1

N7297Z

Piper PA-25-235

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The airplane contacted a telephone pole guide wire during an aerial application flight. The airplane then impacted an open field and came to rest on a residential driveway. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane before the wire strike.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guide wire while maneuvering on an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the presence of the guide wire.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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