MINR · PIPER PA-36 · 1989-07-17 · HASWELL, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN89LA170
Event ID
20001213X28810
Type
Accident
Date
1989-07-17
Location
HASWELL, CO, USA
Coordinates
38.449478, -103.160514
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-36
Registration
N57622
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT (FAILED TO SEE & AVOID) WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE OBSTRUCTION. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE UNMARKED GUY WIRE & THE PILOT'S LACK OF VISUAL CUES (VISUAL PERCEPTION).