No fatalities

Pilot Strikes Power Cables While Landing on Private Terrain During Illegal Drug Flight (N344V)

Mineral, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 9, 1976, a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 (registration N344V) operated by Andan G. Oscar was involved in an aviation accident near Mineral, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with wires/poles after the pilot failed to see and avoid objects or obstructions. The following contributing factors were reported: - High obstructions, - Illegal flight, - Aircraft believed burned by pilot. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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During an illegal drug transportation flight, a pilot struck power cables while landing on private terrain. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was not found.

Accident Overview

While completing an illegal drug transportation flight, the pilot elected to land on private terrain. During the landing attempt, the airplane struck power cables and subsequently crashed in flames. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash. The pilot was not found after the accident.

Circumstances

The pilot was conducting an illegal drug transportation flight. The decision to land on private terrain was made by the pilot. The collision with power cables occurred during the landing attempt, resulting in a fire after impact. No other details about the flight, such as the aircraft type, registration, origin, or destination, are available.

Probable Cause

The official probable cause is collision with wires/poles after the pilot failed to see and avoid objects or obstructions. Contributing factors reported include high obstructions, illegal flight, and the aircraft believed burned by the pilot.