Casualties unknown

1991-06-16: Champion 7FC (N7680E) — Lee Taylor — Medina, TX

Medina, TX, US

On June 16, 1991, a Champion 7FC (registration N7680E) operated by Lee Taylor was involved in an aviation accident near Medina, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane struck two power lines during final approach to a private strip, 75 yards short of the threshold. The wires entangled the tail flight controls, causing a right yaw at touchdown and collapse of the left landing gear.

Accident Details

The pilot was aware of two sets of power lines crossing the final approach path to a private airstrip. During a flyover, the pilot sighted the wires. Despite this, the aircraft impacted two 3/8-inch-diameter wires at an altitude of 35 feet above ground, approximately 75 yards before the runway threshold.

Upon striking the wires, they became entangled in the tail flight control surfaces. This caused the aircraft to touch down in a right yaw. The left landing gear subsequently collapsed during the landing roll.

Aircraft and Injuries

The source does not specify the aircraft make, model, or registration. No information regarding occupants or injuries is provided. The extent of damage beyond the collapsed left gear is not detailed.

Contributing Factors

The source does not assign a probable cause or identify contributing factors beyond the described sequence of events.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X17269. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.