Student Pilot Aircraft Collides With Transmission Lines During Solo Flight (N2549A)

What happened

The aircraft collided with the top wires of electrical transmission lines that crossed over a lake. At the time of the accident, the student pilot was conducting a solo instructional flight. The operation was taking place within a designated practice area located approximately 15 miles north of the departure airport.

The investigation

A post-crash examination of the aircraft was conducted to determine the mechanical status of the plane prior to impact. Investigators inspected the flight controls and the engine for any signs of failure or malfunction. The inspection revealed no evidence to indicate that a precrash failure or malfunction occurred.

Findings

The primary finding relates to the point of impact and the operational context. The aircraft struck the overhead wires while the pilot was operating in a designated practice area. The mechanical examination confirmed that the aircraft systems were functioning normally prior to the collision.