On August 10, 2006, a Grumman-schweizer G-164A (registration N48461) was involved in an aviation accident near Gering, NE. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines during an aerial application flight, which resulted in a collision with the wires. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft sustaining substantial damage struck overhead power lines during an aerial application mission. The pilot stated he could not see the wires until it was too late to avoid them.
What happened
The aircraft sustained substantial damage after colliding with a power line while conducting an aerial application flight. During the operation, the pilot reported that he failed to detect the overhead wires in time to maneuver around them. He stated that by the time the lines became visible, it was impossible to pull up over them.
The investigation
A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the airplane following the incident. The inspection confirmed that the damage sustained during the collision was substantial.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines during an aerial application flight, which resulted in a collision with the wires.