9 Feb 2013: PIPER PA-28-140 — John Gilman

9 Feb 2013: PIPER PA-28-140 — John Gilman

No fatalities • Sunnyside, WA, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate vigilance while maneuvering at low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

Neither the pilot nor the pilot rated passenger has provided written statements as to the circumstances of the accident. Witnesses in the local area of the accident reported that the airplane was maneuvering over a freeway when it struck a series of power lines (approximately 45 feet above ground level) and subsequently impacted terrain. One witness reported that the airplane was maneuvering “extremely low” to the ground and appeared to do several low turns and dives. The witness stated the airplane was so low, he could see the passenger’s face through the right front window. The wings, empennage and fuselage were substantially damaged.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Altitude — Not attained/maintained
  • Wire

Conditions

Weather
VMC, vis 10sm

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