1997-10-20: Piper PA-25-235C — Blakley, GA

Casualties unknown • Blakley, GA, US

Probable cause

the pilot misjudge clearance from trees during pull-up from a swath run. The obstructions (power line and trees) were related factors.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

During pull-up from a swath run, the airplane collided with a tree. The pilot stated that before the pull-up, he was checking the drift of the spray for the next swath run. He said that he was aware of the trees and had planned to pull up from under a set of utility lines before the trees. After the collision, the airplane began to roll to the left. The pilot managed to keep the airplane upright by reducing power and using opposite aileron. Subsequently, the airplane collided with the ground and burned. No preimpact mechanical problem with the airplane was reported by the pilot.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-10-20 Piper PA-25-235C accident near Blakley, GA?

During pull-up from a swath run, the airplane collided with a tree. The pilot stated that before the pull-up, he was checking the drift of the spray for the next swath run. He said that he was aware of the trees and had planned to pull up from under a set of utility lines before the trees. After the collision, the…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-10-20 involved a Piper PA-25-235C, registration N9567P, at Blakley, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot misjudge clearance from trees during pull-up from a swath run. The obstructions (power line and trees) were related factors.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X08953. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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