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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Piper PA-28R-180 · Norfolk, NE · April 27, 2013

Date: April 27, 2013 · 18:00 local
Place: Norfolk, NE
Phase of flight: Cruise/Level Flight
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N3970T
NTSB investigation: NTSBCEN13FA241
Reported as: Piper PA-28R-180
Reported engine: Lycoming I0360 series
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 2
Other injuries: 0
Pilot’s certificate: Private pilot
Pilot’s flight hours: 210 total41 in this make and model53 in the last 90 days

N3970TRegistration cancelled Nov 3, 2015 · Piper PA-28R-180S/N 28R-30317 · Built 1967 Airframe modelPiper PA-28R-180 Engine modelLycoming I0360 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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N3970T departed Norfolk (ofk) NE at 2005 CDT VFR. The aircraft struck power lines at approx. 23 feet AGL 2 miles east of ofk at approx. 2010 CDT while in level flight at a high rate of speed. N3970T impacted the ground one quarter mile north east of the power line impact point.

As the FAA filed it

N3970T DEPARTED NORFOLK (OFK) NE AT 2005 CDT VFR. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK POWER LINES AT APPROX. 23 FEET AGL 2 MILES EAST OF OFK AT APPROX. 2010 CDT WHILE IN LEVEL FLIGHT AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. N3970T IMPACTED THE GROUND ONE QUARTER MILE NORTH EAST OF THE POWER LINE IMPACT POINT.

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 CEN13FA241Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorfolk, NEThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to see and avoid power lines.Apr 28, 2013 · Substantial damage