Regent, ND, USA
N7659X
STINSON 108-3
The pilot reported that while maneuvering the airplane at low altitude to observe sculptures on the ground, he did not see the high-tension wires due to diverted attention and the setting sun. The airplane collided with the wires, the vertical stabilizer sheared off, and the engine seized. Subsequently, the airplane impacted terrain. The empennage and left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
The pilot failed to maintain clearance from high tension wires while maneuvering at low altitude.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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