On March 10, 2012, a CESSNA 172N operated by North Ramp Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Orleans, VT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line while conducting low-altitude flight. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot conducting a scenic flight descended low to observe the landscape and struck a power line, causing substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot landed safely at a nearby airport.
Incident Details
The pilot was conducting a scenic flight and descended to about 100 feet above ground level to observe the landscape below. During this low-level maneuver, the airplane struck a power line, resulting in substantial damage to the windscreen, vertical stabilizer, and left wing strut. Despite the damage, the pilot continued to a nearby airport and landed the airplane without further incident.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight. The incident was solely attributed to the low-altitude flight path.
What happened in the 10 Mar 2012 CESSNA 172N accident near Orleans, VT?
A pilot conducting a scenic flight descended low to observe the landscape and struck a power line, causing substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot landed safely at a nearby airport.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 Mar 2012 CESSNA 172N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Mar 2012 involved a CESSNA 172N, operated by North Ramp Aviation, at Orleans, VT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line while conducting low-altitude flight.
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