Topeka, KS, USA
N7997
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G 164A
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On his ninth spray pass, the pilot stated that he did not maintain adequate clearance above a wire near the edge of the field. He attempted an evasive climb after noticing the wire, but was unsuccessful, and the airplane contacted the wire. Following the wire strike, the pilot was able to recover the airplane and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an agricultural flight.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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