Accident Details
The pilot was conducting a personal flight under night visual flight rules, concluding with a landing at his home airport. The airport lacked a runway or airport lighting system, and night operations were not allowed at the facility. While on final approach to land, the pilot's attention was drawn to two automobiles positioned near the approach end of the runway. This distraction caused the pilot to descend lower than the normal glide path.
Sequence of Events
Realizing he was too low during the approach, the pilot initiated a go-around to abort the landing. As the airplane began to climb, its left wing made contact with a guy wire supporting a power pole. The aircraft struck the wire before completing the go-around maneuver.
The investigation did not specify the aircraft type, registration, number of occupants, or extent of damage. No information was provided regarding injuries, weather conditions, time of night, or air traffic control involvement. The airport's prohibition on night operations was noted, but the pilot's reason for flying at night was not stated in the source.