ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 292416
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| Date: | Sunday 23 April 2006 |
| Time: | 11:45 LT |
| Type: |  Aviat A-1 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N96088 |
| MSN: | 1151 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 930 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-L1G |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Creston, California -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | San Luis Obispo-County Airport, CA (SBP/KSBP) |
| San Luis Obispo-County Airport, CA (SBP/KSBP) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot flew to an area where friends were setting up a motorbike course. The pilot said he intended to perform low altitude aerial reconnaissance over the area. While maneuvering, the pilot failed to observe a power line that was between 35 and 38 feet above ground level. The airplane collided with the line and then lost engine power. The pilot made a forced landing in an adjacent rough open field and during rollout the airplane was substantially damaged. An examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunction.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while intentionally flying at a low altitude.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX06LA147
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Oct-2022 18:25 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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