Casualties unknown

2006-04-20: Cessna T210N (N7617N) — Arkansas City, KS

Arkansas City, KS, US

On April 20, 2006, a Cessna T210N (registration N7617N) was involved in an aviation accident near Arkansas City, KS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guide wire resulting in the airplane striking the wire and subsequently impacting the terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported striking a guide wire while photographing hilly terrain east of a town. The airplane was set down hard in a plowed field, caught fire, and was totally consumed. No anomalies were found during examination.

Accident Summary

A pilot was conducting a local flight with the intention of taking photographs. The pilot reported that they departed and proceeded east of the town, where the terrain became hilly. According to the pilot, as the terrain rose closer to the aircraft, a climb was initiated marginally to capture photographs of the hills. During this maneuver, the airplane struck a guide wire.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that after striking the guide wire, the airplane was set down hard in a plowed field. Upon impact, the aircraft caught fire and was completely consumed by the flames. No other details regarding the flight or the pilot's condition were provided in the source.

Examination Findings

An examination of the airplane was conducted following the accident. The examination revealed no anomalies with the aircraft. No further information about the aircraft type, registration, or specific location was available from the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060420X00462. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.