What happened
During a night landing approach, the pilot observed that runway 9-27 was closed. According to the airport directory, runway 9-27 is closed during nighttime hours, while runway 18-36 is equipped with Low Intensity Runway Lights (LIRL). The directory also indicated a displaced threshold of 120 feet for runway 18 due to the presence of parked aircraft.
During the approach, the aircraft made contact with power lines. There was no mention in the airport documentation regarding the existence of power lines or a utility pole located at the north end of the airport.
Findings
An analysis determined that a glide slope of 3.1 degrees originating from the runway displaced threshold would intersect the top of the utility pole, which was aligned with the runway centerline. Following the accident, the runway 18 threshold and its associated threshold lights were displaced further away from the power lines to prevent future occurrences.