Event Summary
A pilot performing a low pass over a runway at the request of a film crew struck light poles with the left wing. The incident occurred after the controller granted a request for a low pass offset to the north of the runway.
Sequence of Events
During the final approach, the pilot allowed the airspeed to decrease and executed a steep approach. The pilot failed to see light poles north of the runway. The airplane's left wing subsequently made contact with the light poles. The pilot managed to maintain control of the aircraft, reentered the traffic pattern, and landed without further incident.
Contributing Factors
The investigation noted that the pilot decreased airspeed on final approach and made a steep approach, which contributed to the pilot not seeing the light poles. The official report did not specify any additional causal factors.
Outcome
The aircraft sustained damage to the left wing, but the pilot retained control and completed a safe landing. No injuries or other damage were reported.