Accident Details
An aircraft collided with a steel supporting cable attached to a power line pole during a go-around (missed approach). The accident occurred on a dark night with varying degrees of visibility near the ground due to fog. The impact altitude was approximately 6 feet above ground level (AGL). At the moment of impact, the aircraft was in a left bank and descending at about 500 feet per minute.
Flight History
Two pilots were on board the accident aircraft. The pilot flying the approaches was not qualified for night flying and was not instrument rated. Both pilots reported having made four approaches to land, but in each case visual contact was lost and a go-around was initiated. They had decided to try another airport when the collision with the cable occurred.
Post-Impact Sequence
The left wing struck the cable and started to burn. During the ground slide of 235 feet, the left wing and fire separated from the aircraft. All occupants egressed with minor injuries.
Location
The accident location was approximately 1.5 miles from the airport.