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AVIAT A1 A accident at Moses Lake, WA, 18 Oct 2020

Moses Lake, WA, United States

On October 18, 2020, an AVIAT A1 A operated by Michael G Harris was involved in an aviation accident near Moses Lake, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from telephone wires while on final approach for landing which resulted in a collision. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from telephone wires while on final approach for landing which resulted in a collision.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Oct 2020 AVIAT A1 A accident near Moses Lake, WA?

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from telephone wires while on final approach for landing which resulted in a collision.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Oct 2020 AVIAT A1 A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Oct 2020 involved an AVIAT A1 A, operated by Michael G Harris, at Moses Lake, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from telephone wires while on final approach for landing which resulted in a collision.

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