# NTSB Accident NYC97LA137
> **Aerostar-Raven S-60-A** · 1997-07-06 · CLYDE, OH, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC97LA137
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08484
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-06
- **Location:** CLYDE, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.299434, -82.970779
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Aerostar-Raven
- **Model:** S-60-A
- **Registration:** N3590H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

An abrupt touchdown to avoid power lines which resulted in a hard landing.  Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly brief the passengers for the landing.

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