The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty winds conditions that resulted in the collision with a power line during final approach.
— NTSB Determination
The pilot was on approach to the dirt airstrip where he based his airplane when he encountered wind gusts, which he said buffeted him around and caused a loss of lift. The airplane came into contact with power lines, which were about 30 feet agl. The airplane descended nose first and struck the ground.
The pilot was on approach to the dirt airstrip where he based his airplane when he encountered wind gusts, which he said buffeted him around and caused a loss of lift. The airplane came into contact with power lines, which were about 30 feet agl. The airplane descended nose first and struck the ground.
The accident on 2000-07-15 involved a Piper PA-22-160, registration N8768D, at Lancaster, CA.
The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty winds conditions that resulted in the collision with a power line during final approach.
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