What happened
During a cross-country flight, the pilot encountered a partial loss of electrical power. This failure contributed to the pilot becoming lost and anxious about the situation. In an effort to resolve the predicament, the pilot attempted to land at an incorrect airport rather than continuing to the planned destination.
While on final approach to this wrong airfield, the aircraft's left landing gear struck a utility pole. Simultaneously, the left wing made contact with a transmission wire. Despite these impacts, the pilot successfully recovered control of the aircraft. The flight was then continued to the intended destination, where the aircraft landed without any further incident or damage.
The investigation
The narrative focuses on the sequence of events leading to the near-miss. No mechanical examination details are provided in the source text regarding the extent of damage to the airframe or systems after the contact with the pole and wire.
Findings
The primary factors involved were the partial loss of electrical power and the subsequent disorientation of the pilot. The decision to attempt a landing at an unprepared location led to the dangerous proximity to ground obstacles. The successful recovery demonstrates effective piloting under stress.