Airplane Strikes Guy Wire During Aborted Landing at Private Airstrip (N4352P)

Accident Narrative

The pilot attempted to land on an approximately 1,700-foot long airstrip that he had constructed on a 30-degree up-slope oriented northwest. The airplane touched down beyond the intended touchdown point, prompting the pilot to abort the landing and initiate a climb. As the airplane gained altitude, the pilot began retracting the wing flaps. At that moment, a gust of wind caused the airplane to descend. The main landing gear subsequently struck a guy wire that was strung approximately 45 feet above the ground. The guy wire became entangled with the landing gear. The wire was attached to two telephone poles that also carried power lines. The wire slowed the airplane and caused it to nose over.

Pilot Statement

Following the accident, the pilot stated that the airplane was operating normally. He also mentioned that multiple attempts had been made to have the power lines relocated away from the airstrip, but those efforts faced resistance from nearby neighbors.