Aviation accident NYC02LA195

1 fatal · Paiement Rans S-12 · 2002-09-24 · Mercer, ME, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC02LA195
Event ID: 20021003X05264
Type: Accident
Date: 2002-09-24
Location: Mercer, ME, USA
Coordinates: 44.674999, -69.963607

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Paiement
Model: Rans S-12
Registration: N7011Y
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper in-flight decision, and failure to maintain adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with a wire during a low altitude flight.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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