Aviation Accident Summary CHI91LA111

MORGAN, MN, USA

Aircraft #1

N4338C

PIPER PA-28-181

Analysis

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF FROM A RURAL GRAVEL ROAD, THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A GUY WIRE. THE AIRCRAFT'S WING WAS SHEARED OFF.

Probable Cause and Findings

A GUY WIRE WAS STRUCK ON TAKEOFF BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE POOR PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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