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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Maule M-7-235 · Arvada, WY · April 14, 1992

Date: April 14, 1992 · 17:40 local
Place: Arvada, WY
Phase of flight: Unauth Low Level Opns
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N61043
NTSB investigation: NTSBSEA92LA078
Reported as: Maule M7235
Reported engine: Lycoming IO540W1A5
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 1,400 total1,350 in this make and model38 in the last 90 days

N61043Registration cancelled Jan 5, 2018 · Maule M-7-235S/N 4044C · Built 1987 Airframe modelMaule M-7-235 Engine modelLycoming IO-540 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Made low pass over ranch field to check surface for landing. Struck powerline on pullup. Failed to note wires.

As the FAA filed it

MADE LOW PASS OVER RANCH FIELD TO CHECK SURFACE FOR LANDING. STRUCK POWERLINE ON PULLUP. FAILED TO NOTE WIRES.

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 SEA92LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAravada, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout, and his diverted attention. Factors include a low pass, and a transmission wire in the path of flight.Apr 14, 1992 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N61043 · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 19950908028069ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Aniak, AKSettled after departing short remote strip. Struck trees and nosed over.Sep 8, 1995 · Substantial damage Accident 19930920035239ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Recluse, WYAntelope darted in front of his aircraft on landing roll. Hit brakes. Nosed over. Had locked left brake.Sep 20, 1993 · Substantial damage