ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 21713
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| Date: | Thursday 3 July 2008 |
| Time: | 18:55 |
| Type: | Chomo EAA Biplane B1 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6WC |
| MSN: | BC1 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 350 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | North Platte River, north of Lincoln, NE -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Columbus, NE (OLU) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that while trouble shooting a rough running engine the aircraft descended to an altitude 20 to 25 feet above the ground. The pilot maintained this altitude while gaining airspeed and struck an overhead cable resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot did not report changing course or seeking an adequate emergency landing site. An examination of the airframe revealed no anomalies. Witnesses reported seeing the accident airplane buzzing boaters and flying at a low altitude prior to impacting the wire.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wire due to his diverted attention resulting in in-flight collision with the wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to locate an emergency landing site.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Jul-2008 08:57 | Fusko | Added |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:14 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:16 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:20 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 03-Dec-2017 11:27 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Operator, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
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