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NTSB investigation record

LAX97LA287

Completed

Aerostar S-55A· N3607B

Date
August 13, 1997
Location
Marana, AZ
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's in-flight planning/decision to continue his flight after striking a fence, and his inability to attain the proper climb rate, which subsequently led to the in-flight collision with the transmission power line.

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