Accident Overview
An airplane on final approach to an airport struck electrical power transmission wires and subsequently collided with terrain. The incident occurred during daylight hours.
Sequence of Events
The airplane was on final approach when it encountered power lines. After striking the wires, it continued and impacted the ground. An airport operator witnessed the accident and was the first to reach the airplane after the impact.
Pilot Statements
In a telephone conversation, the accident pilot stated he did not remember the accident itself but recalled that the sun was in his eyes during the approach. He asked the airport operator what he had hit, and the operator informed him that he had struck wires. The pilot indicated he was not aware that the powerlines were present.
Witness Reports
Another pilot who landed just before the accident reported that the runway was difficult to see due to sunglare. The airport operator, who saw the accident, provided immediate assistance.
Investigation Notes
No further information is available from the source regarding the aircraft type, registration, or other details. The investigation's findings are limited to the facts provided.