Incident Overview
During a practice short-field landing approach to a frozen lake, a pilot reported that the aircraft's vertical stabilizer contacted unmarked transmission wires. The pilot stated that control of the aircraft was maintained throughout the event, and a landing on the frozen lake was completed successfully.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot, no engine or flight control anomalies were noted before or after the wire strike. The approach was being conducted as part of ongoing proficiency training in short-field landing techniques.
Wire Strike Details
The transmission wires were described as unmarked. The pilot did not indicate any prior knowledge of the wires' presence in the approach path.