Casualties unknown

1983-05-29: Piper PA-25-235 (N6651Z) — Delta, UT

Delta, UT, US

On May 29, 1983, a Piper PA-25-235 (registration N6651Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Delta, UT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck two power lines during a spraying operation. One wire broke the windshield, another entangled the landing gear. The aircraft lost airspeed, rolled inverted, and struck the ground.

Wire Configuration

The field being sprayed was bordered on the north by highly visible power lines. The wires along the east side were not as visible. One wire span extending from the east to the north was longer than usual, which made those wires even less apparent.

Flight Path

The aircraft was engaged in a spraying operation and was performing a clean-up swath run. It was flying in a southeast direction as it approached the power lines.

Collision

While flying southeast, the aircraft struck two wires in the longer span connecting the east and north boundaries. One wire broke the windshield, and the other became entangled in the landing gear.

Aftermath

Following the collision, the aircraft lost airspeed and rolled into an inverted attitude. It continued forward and downward until it struck the ground.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X42948. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.