N1846V Strikes Powerlines During Final Approach

Accident Sequence

The pilot reported that while on a final approach for landing, a sudden loss of altitude occurred when the aircraft was at about 150 ft above ground level (AGL). The landing gear subsequently collided with powerlines located near the approach end of the runway. After striking the powerlines, airspeed was lost, and the aircraft fell to the ground in an upright position.

Witness Account

A witness who had landed on the same runway approximately two minutes prior to the accident stated that he encountered no wind shear and experienced only a slight amount of sink during the final 100 ft of altitude before touchdown. He reported observing the accident aircraft, N1846V, in a nose-high altitude before it entered a high sink rate, describing the behavior as if the aircraft was in a stall.