Aviation accident CHI08LA037

2 fatal · Padelt PG37-1 · 2007-11-16 · Hampton, IA, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI08LA037
Event ID: 20071119X01813
Type: Accident
Date: 2007-11-16
Location: Hampton, IA, USA
Coordinates: 43.157775, -93.33139

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Padelt
Model: PG37-1
Registration: N4448Y
FAR Part: 091
Engines: —
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the power line.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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