# NTSB DFW08LA108: Woods Challenger II, N213TW, Corning, AR, April 20, 2008 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: April 20, 2008, 18:30 local (23:30 UTC) - Place: Corning, AR - Coordinates: 36.410598, -90.579902 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.4106&lon=-90.5799&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Maneuvering-low-alt flying: Low altitude operation/event](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/220) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious - Status: Completed, report July 30, 2008 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA, FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 67859 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DFW08LA108 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/67859/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA108 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission lines. A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Object/animal/substance: wire](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022032): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Not specified; cases with it: [Woods Tim CHALLENGER II, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022032/cases.md?model=05613IP), [All aircraft, 588 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022032/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: altitude](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062012): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Woods Tim CHALLENGER II, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062012/cases.md?model=05613IP), [All aircraft, 1,310 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062012/cases.md) - [Action: incorrect action selection](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041010): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Woods Tim CHALLENGER II, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041010/cases.md?model=05613IP), [All aircraft, 397 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041010/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Maneuvering-low-alt flying: Low altitude operation/event](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/220) (defining event); cases with it: [Woods Tim CHALLENGER II, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/220/sequence.md?model=05613IP), [All aircraft, 780 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/220/sequence.md) ## Analysis The non-certificated pilot was manuvering his aircraft at low-level, when the aircraft collided with power lines leading to a residential home. Photographs taken at the site show an upside down aircraft, with a section of a power line among the wreckage. The pilot was airlifted to a hospital, however, he could not recall any details about the accident sequence. ## Factual narrative On April 20, 2008, about 1830 central daylight time, a single-engine amateur built airplane, Woods, Challenger II, N213TW, was substantially damaged when it struck power lines and impacted terrain while maneuvering near Corning, Arkansas. The pilot, the sole occupant aboard, received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The non-certificated pilot, who was airlifted to a hospital, could not recall any details about the accident sequence. The Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, who responded to the scene, reported that the aircraft collided with power lines leading to a residential home. The inspector added that the pilot was reportedly waving to kids near the residence, just prior to the accident. Photographs taken at the site show an upside down aircraft, with a section of a power line among the wreckage. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N213TW](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N213TW-2013-08-13), registration cancelled 2013-08-13, S/N CH2-1001-2142, built 2002 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Woods Challenger II - Registry model: [Woods Tim CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/woods-tim-challenger-ii) (registry code 05613IP) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: CH2-1001-2142 - Engines: Rotax 503 reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Departed: 4M9, CORNING, AR ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 45; injuries: serious; seat: front ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 300° at 11 knots, gusting 17 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 5,000 ft overcast - Temperature: 68 °F, dew point 48 °F - Altimeter: 29.89 inHg - Observed at: KARG From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.