On January 21, 1985, a Cessna 340A (registration N6829L) operated by Robert L. Mace was involved in an aviation accident near Orlando, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft struck power lines while operating at low altitude over an uninhabited area. The pilot noticed damage and landed in Fort Pierce without further incident. The event was first reported as a collision with runway debris at Orlando.
Accident Details
The aircraft collided with power lines while flying at low altitude over an uninhabited area. The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft.
Pilot Account
The pilot stated that he had descended to a low altitude and performed a pull-up maneuver to avoid trees. Following the pull-up, he observed damage to the aircraft. He then continued the flight to Fort Pierce, where a landing was completed without any additional issues.
Report Discrepancy
The accident was initially reported by the pilot as having occurred when the aircraft collided with debris on the runway at Orlando during takeoff. This initial account differed from the subsequent description of the power line strike.