# NTSB Accident GAA16CA357
> **BEECH 23** · 2016-07-02 · Maryville, MO, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA16CA357
- **Event ID:** 20160705X52117
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-07-02
- **Location:** Maryville, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.331665, -94.834724
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** 23
- **Registration:** N8704M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines on approach during landing, resulting a power line strike, uncontrolled descent, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.

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