Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary BFO88LA040

PINEVILLE, WV, USA

Aircraft #1

N340FB

CESSNA 340

Analysis

WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF THE ACFT CONTACTED A SAGGING WIRE WHICH WAS SUSPENDED BY TWO HANGARS. THE TOP 2 INCHES OF THE RUDDER WERE SEVERED. THE PLT WAS UNAWARE OF THE WIRE CONTACT AND FLEW ONTO HIS DESTINATION WHERE A LINEMAN INFORMED THE PLT OF THE DAMAGE.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES WHILE TAXIING THE AIRCRAFT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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