Aviation accident SEA08FA005

1 fatal · Piper PA-18 · 2007-10-03 · Crowley Ranch, OR, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA08FA005
Event ID: 20071012X01574
Type: Accident
Date: 2007-10-03
Location: Crowley Ranch, OR, USA
Coordinates: 43.307777, -117.894165

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-18
Registration: N91254
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transmission line while maneuvering. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention, and decision to maneuver at a low altitude.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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