NONE · Aerostar International Inc. S-71A · 2003-02-15 · SCOTTSDALE, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX03LA099
Event ID
20030312X00320
Type
Accident
Date
2003-02-15
Location
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, USA
Coordinates
33.733333, -111.933334
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
6
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
Aerostar International Inc.
Model
S-71A
Registration
N5285M
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to cross over four sets of power lines with the existence of a known low fuel state and lack of wind, and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power lines during the landing, which resulted in the envelope contacting high voltage power lines.