Incident Details
An aircraft collided with light-gauge power lines while flying low over a lake. The lines broke upon impact, but the pilot did not lose control of the aircraft. The flight was proceeding at an altitude of approximately 25 feet above ground level when the wires were struck.
Pilot's Account
The pilot and a passenger were flying low over the lake in search of another friend who was skiing there. According to the pilot, the power lines and poles were not visible from the lake. The pilot stated that he had not flown over the lake before, but he did survey the lake prior to the flight to assure that low-level flight was not obstructed.
Aftermath
Despite the damage, the aircraft was flown back to Hickory, North Carolina, and landed without further incident. No additional information was provided about the extent of the damage or any injuries.