1 fatal · Harleman Tornado II · 2002-02-01 · Molino, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA02LA058
Event ID
20020205X00186
Type
Accident
Date
2002-02-01
Location
Molino, FL, USA
Coordinates
30.716667, -87.383331
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Harleman
Model
Tornado II
Registration
N140V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, resulting in the in-flight collision with a static wire and an uncontrolled descent and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment resulting from the use of unapproved medication.