Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI08CA220

Lake View, IA, USA

Aircraft #1

N9193F

Air Tractor AT-401

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that during an aerial application maneuver he "contacted the top wire on a set of power lines." The airplane came to rest inverted in the field he was spraying. He reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line while performing an aerial application maneuver.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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