MINR · PIPER PA 25-260 · 2015-05-25 · Casselton, ND, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA15CA090
Event ID
20150527X02635
Type
Accident
Date
2015-05-25
Location
Casselton, ND, USA
Coordinates
46.839443, -97.183891
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA 25-260
Registration
N4793Y
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to monitor the flight environment for adequate terrain/obstacle clearance, which resulted in the inflight collision with power transmission line wires.