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NTSB investigation record

SEA92LA167

Completed

Grumman G-164A· N4859

NTSB Report
Date
July 27, 1992
Location
Shelby, MT
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published September 28, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

The poor decision by the pilot to make an aerial application turn around manuever under power lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot was making aerial application turn around maneuvers under a power line when the acft impacted the bottom strand, descended uncontrolled and impacted the ground.

Source record

Factual narrative

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