Casualties unknown

Aircraft Strikes Power Lines During Go-Around on Turf Runway (N1461V)

Brooklyn, MI, US

On July 26, 1998, a Cessna 172M (registration N1461V) was involved in an aviation accident near Brooklyn, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The proper touchdown point was not attained and the visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors to the accident were the unmarked static and transmission wires. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A witness observed an aircraft touch down midfield on a turf runway, then attempt a go-around. Flaps were retracted as the aircraft struggled to clear power lines, struck a wire with the right wing tip, and sustained propeller damage.

Incident Overview

A witness reported observing an aircraft touch down about midfield on Runway 01, a turf runway measuring 2,822 feet by 100 feet. Approximately 600 feet from the runway end, the pilot initiated a go-around. The witness then noted that the flaps were retracted as the aircraft passed over a road. The aircraft appeared to struggle while attempting to clear high tension power lines, eventually passing between the top ground wire and the next wire down. While banking to the right, the aircraft's right wing tip contacted the second wire.

Aircraft Damage

Post-incident examination revealed that the propeller surfaces exhibited chordwise scratching and gouging, with burnishing of the leading edges of both blades. One propeller blade showed S-shaped bending. Flight control continuity for the aileron, elevator, and rudder was established.

Power Line Details

The unmarked power static and transmission lines were located 1/4 mile north of the departure end of the runway. The transmission lines had a height of 102 feet.

Conclusion

The aircraft struck a power line during a go-around after a touchdown on a turf runway. No further details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or occupants.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Jul 1998 Cessna 172M accident near Brooklyn, MI?

A witness observed an aircraft touch down midfield on a turf runway, then attempt a go-around. Flaps were retracted as the aircraft struggled to clear power lines, struck a wire with the right wing tip, and sustained propeller damage.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Jul 1998 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N1461V, at Brooklyn, MI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The proper touchdown point was not attained and the visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors to the accident were the unmarked static and transmission wires.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X10480. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.