Incident Overview
A pilot and passenger were conducting a flight to disperse cremated remains from an airplane. During a low pass over a graveyard, the pilot heard a loud bang, and the windshield broke. The pilot was able to remain airborne and returned to the airport for a normal landing.
Damage and Findings
Examination of the airplane and the accident site revealed that a static wire impacted the airplane’s windshield and instrument panel. The wire continued to cut into the left and right sides of the airplane, causing structural damage to the fuselage.
Pilot Report
Following the accident, the pilot reported no pre-impact anomalies with the airplane.