Incident Overview
After a day of work, a pilot and two friends embarked on a local flight around the area. Near the end of the flight, they spotted a fire on the west bank of a Mississippi River channel. The pilot decided to descend for a closer look at the fire. After passing over the fire, the flight continued down the channel. The aircraft subsequently collided with an unmarked power line spanning the channel and crashed into the woods. Three conductors of the power line were separated as a result of the collision.
Investigation Details
The flight was a local, non-commercial trip. The power line was unmarked. The accident investigation did not specify the aircraft type, registration, or engine count. The time of day, weather conditions, and any air traffic control involvement were not mentioned. The occupants consisted of the pilot and two friends. The source does not provide information on injuries or fatalities. The only specified damage was the separation of three power line conductors.