On March 19, 2005, a Piper PA28-151 (registration N32033) was involved in an aviation accident near Eastman, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor's failure to maintain a visual lookout while climbing after a simulated emergency landing, which led to the collision with transmission power lines. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A flight instructor collided with transmission power lines while demonstrating a simulated emergency landing recovery during a local training exercise, citing a failure to maintain visual lookout.
What happened
During a local training session, a flight instructor was conducting a demonstration of a simulated emergency landing procedure. The designated training area was characterized by the presence of known transmission power lines. After initiating the simulated emergency landing, the flight instructor decided to climb in an attempt to recover from the maneuver. During this ascent, the aircraft struck one of the transmission wires.
The investigation
Following the incident, the flight instructor provided a statement regarding the cause of the collision. He acknowledged that he had failed to maintain a proper visual lookout during the critical phase of the climb, which directly resulted in the aircraft impacting the wires.
Probable cause
The flight instructor's failure to maintain a visual lookout while climbing after a simulated emergency landing, which led to the collision with transmission power lines.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 19 Mar 2005 Piper PA28-151 accident near Eastman, GA?
A flight instructor collided with transmission power lines while demonstrating a simulated emergency landing recovery during a local training exercise, citing a failure to maintain visual lookout.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Mar 2005 involved a Piper PA28-151, registration N32033, at Eastman, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The flight instructor's failure to maintain a visual lookout while climbing after a simulated emergency landing, which led to the collision with transmission power lines.
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