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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Scwzer SGS126C · Rockdale, TX · September 8, 1985

Date: September 8, 1985 · 16:45 local
Place: Rockdale, TX
Phase of flight: Final Approach
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N126P
NTSB investigation: NTSBFTW85LA354
Reported as: Scwzer SGS126C
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 947 total102 in this make and model21 in the last 90 days

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What happened

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Struck powerlines during off airport landing. Impacted ground nose and wing down.

As the FAA filed it

STRUCK POWERLINES DURING OFF AIRPORT LANDING. IMPACTED GROUND NOSE AND WING DOWN.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB FTW85LA354Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockdale, TXThe pilot observed and cleared serveral obstructions in the approach path of his intended landing area. However, he did not see one small and unmarked electrical power line until too late to take evasive action. This line was about 30 feet above ground level…Sep 8, 1985 · Substantial damage