Event
An aircraft conducting a fly-by over a private airstrip struck power lines bordering the south end of the strip. The pilot stated he had forgotten about the power lines and reported that he failed to pull up during the pass, instead flying under the wires. The lines were contacted by the aircraft, which caused damage to the tail surfaces.
Damage
The impact with the power lines substantially damaged both the vertical and horizontal stabilizers of the aircraft. Despite this damage, the aircraft remained controllable and continued flight to another private airstrip, where a landing was performed without further incident.
Pilot's Account
The pilot, who owned the private airstrip, was observing the runway surface from the air because the strip had recently been seeded. During the low pass, he neglected to account for the power lines that border the south end of his property. He reported that he failed to execute a pull-up and inadvertently flew under the wires, resulting in the collision.