Casualties unknown

1999-05-21: Piper PA-25-260 (N8531L) — Richfield, UT

Richfield, UT, US

On May 21, 1999, a Piper PA-25-260 (registration N8531L) was involved in an aviation accident near Richfield, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires while maneuvering during an aerial application. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aerial application pilot struck a power line during a pull-up, forcing a landing that damaged the aircraft. The pilot had two other accidents within a year and agreed to voluntarily surrender his operating certificate.

Incident Overview

During an aerial application flight, the pilot had just completed his fourth pass spraying a field. While pulling up out of the field, the airplane's landing gear caught a power line. Despite being able to fly briefly, the pilot could not adequately control the aircraft and performed a forced landing in the same field.

Damage and Aftermath

The aircraft impacted the ground, resulting in damage to the engine, propeller, and landing gear. No other details about the aircraft or injuries were provided.

Pilot History

The pilot had experienced two additional accidents within the preceding year. Following his most recent accident, he verbally agreed to voluntarily surrender his aerial application operating certificate to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the FAA's request. As of the time of the report, the pilot had not yet surrendered his certificate.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X18749. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.