On August 24, 1986, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration N2352N) was involved in an aviation accident near Clintonville, WI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot struck a power line with his right wing while executing a go-around during practice low approaches to a farm field. He recovered and landed at an airfield 15 miles away.
Incident Overview
A student pilot conducting practice low approaches to a farm field experienced a wing strike with a power line during a go-around. The incident occurred after at least three successful low approaches to the field.
Sequence of Events
After completing multiple practice low approaches, the student pilot climbed over a small wooded area and performed a 180-degree turn to initiate an approach to another field. He descended to within 20 feet of the ground, then applied full power to climb. During the go-around, the aircraft's right wing struck the highest line of a power line array at the end of the field.
Post-Strike Actions
The aircraft yawed and lost altitude following the strike. The student pilot was able to recover control and subsequently landed without further incident at an airfield approximately 15 miles away.