Incident Details
A single-engine airplane collided with power lines during a go-around attempt at a private airport. The incident occurred on runway 35, which measures 2,600 feet long by 165 feet wide. The pilot, a private pilot with 553 total flight hours, reported a loss of engine power after initiating a go-around.
Pilot Report
According to the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, the pilot stated that the wind was from the east at approximately 15 knots. He noted that he was farther down the runway than desired, about midfield, when he decided to perform a go-around. Upon applying full power, the engine coughed and then stopped. The pilot indicated that his only concern at that point was to avoid the power line pole at the end of the runway, but the declining airspeed prevented him from clearing the lines. The pilot reported that the airplane had 24 gallons of fuel at departure.
Investigation
An FAA inspector responded to the scene but could not verify the fuel quantity in the tanks because the owner had already drained them. The reason for the reported loss of engine power could not be determined. The closest weather station, located about 5 nautical miles northwest of the accident site, reported wind from 110 degrees at 17 knots, gusting to 24 knots.