# NTSB DFW06CA204: Ron Burleigh Air Cam, N9254F, Post, TX, August 28, 2006

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: August 28, 2006, 10:00 local (15:00 UTC)
- Place: Post, TX
- Coordinates: 33.2036111111111, -101.341388888889
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.2036&lon=-101.3414&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 29, 2006
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- Parties: FAA FSDO
- NTSB case key (mKey): 64437
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DFW06CA204
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/64437/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA204

## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while making a precautionary landing.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Cargo shift, cruise
  - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command
  - misc eqpt/furnishings,storage bins/racks - loose
- In flight collision with object, landing
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - wire,transmission

## Analysis

The 10,000-hour airline transport pilot of a twin-engine tandem pusher-type experimental airplane collided with electrical power lines while attempting a landing on a highway.  The pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, became concerned that items in his un-zipped flight bag, which was located in the airplane's rear seat, might blow out of the cockpit "and be sucked into the propeller" while on a local flight.  The pilot stated that since there was no vehicular traffic on the highway, he elected to make a precautionary landing on the highway to correct the problem; however, he failed to note that power lines were crossing the highway.  The airplane collided with the power lines while on final approach to his intended point on the highway.  After the collision with the powerlines, the pilot continued the approach and landing without incident.  The collision with the power lines resulted in structural damage to the airframe.  The pilot reported, that at the time of the accident, the weather was clear of clouds with the visibility in excess of 30 miles.

## Factual narrative

The 10,000-hour airline transport pilot of a twin-engine tandem pusher-type experimental airplane collided with electrical power lines while attempting a landing on a highway.  The pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, became concerned that items in his un-zipped flight bag, which was located in the airplane's rear seat, might blow out of the cockpit "and be sucked into the propellers" while on a local flight.  The pilot stated that since there was not any vehicular traffic on the highway, he elected to make a precautionary landing on the highway to correct the problem; however, he failed to note that power lines were crossing the highway.  The airplane collided with the power lines while on final approach to his intended point on the highway.  After the collision with the powerlines, the pilot continued the approach and landing without incident.  The collision with the power lines resulted in structural damage to the airframe.  The pilot reported, that at the time of the accident, the weather was clear of clouds with the visibility in excess of 30 miles.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9254F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9254F-2013-09-20), registration cancelled 2013-09-20, S/N AC134, built 2005 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Ron Burleigh Air Cam
- Registry model: [Burleigh Ron AIRCAM](https://openairdocs.org/model/burleigh-ron-aircam) (registry code 05619MO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: AC 134
- Airframe hours: 61
- Engines: Rotax 912 ULS 100 horsepower reciprocating; Rotax 912 ULS 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: John A Schottenheimer
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, August 1, 2006
- Departed: ABI, Abilene, TX
- Destination: LBB, Lubbock, TX
- Airport: 5F1, Post-Garza County Municipal

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 59; injuries: none; flight instructor, airline transport; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine sea, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, without waivers/limitations; last flight review July 1, 2006; seat: front; flight hours: 10,000 total, 10 in this make and model, 10,000 as pilot in command, 280 in the last 90 days, 60 in the last 30 days, 8 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 77 °F, dew point 32 °F
- Altimeter: 29.92 inHg

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