On February 3, 1993, a Cessna 206G (registration N2837J) operated by Grangeville Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Keuterville, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to see a power line during low-level maneuvering, which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear and engine stoppage. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft struck a power line while maneuvering at low altitude to inspect a remote airstrip, resulting in nose gear collapse and engine failure before a forced landing.
What happened
The pilot was conducting low-level maneuvering operations with the specific intent of observing the condition of a remote private airstrip. During this phase of flight, the aircraft made contact with a power line that the pilot had failed to see. The impact with the wire caused the nose gear to collapse and resulted in the engine stopping its rotation. Consequently, the pilot elected to execute a forced landing on rough terrain located near the runway.
Findings
The primary contributing factor was the pilot's failure to see the power line during low-level maneuvering. This oversight led directly to the structural damage of the nose gear and the subsequent loss of engine power, necessitating an emergency landing in difficult terrain.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to see a power line during low-level maneuvering, which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear and engine stoppage.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 3 Feb 1993 Cessna 206G accident near Keuterville, ID?
An aircraft struck a power line while maneuvering at low altitude to inspect a remote airstrip, resulting in nose gear collapse and engine failure before a forced landing.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Feb 1993 involved a Cessna 206G, registration N2837J, operated by Grangeville Air Service, at Keuterville, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to see a power line during low-level maneuvering, which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear and engine stoppage.
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