# NTSB SEA99LA134: Cessna 182, N5510B, Middleton, ID, July 30, 1999

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 29, 1999, 20:48 local (Jul 30, 1999, 02:48 UTC)
- Place: Middleton, ID
- Coordinates: 43.740768, -116.579353 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.7408&lon=-116.5794&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 30, 2000
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 46994
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA99LA134
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/46994/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA134

## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object.  Power lines were a factor.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
  - altitude/clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

The non-certificated pilot reported that he struck power lines while flying over a hay field.  The power lines were approximately 35 feet above the ground.  After striking the power lines, the pilot was able to fly the aircraft back to the departure airfield.  The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the collision.

## Factual narrative

On July 29, 1999, about 2048 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 182, N5510B, was substantially damaged when it collided with power lines near Homedale, Idaho.  Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the 14CFR91 local flight.  The unlicensed pilot was not injured.  There was no report of fire or ELT activation.  The flight originated from Hubler Field, Middleton, Idaho, approximately 15 minutes prior to the accident.

The pilot stated he struck the power lines while flying over a hay field.  The power lines were approximately 35 feet above the ground.  After striking the power lines, the pilot was able to fly the aircraft back to the departure airfield and land without further incident.  The pilot reported no mechanical difficulties or malfunctions with the aircraft prior to colliding with the power lines.

The pilot was sent the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report Form 6120.1/2.  To this date, the pilot has not returned the form.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5510B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5510B-2017-07-19), registration cancelled 2017-07-19, S/N 33510 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Cessna 182
- Registry model: [Cessna 182](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182) (registry code 2072702) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 33510
- Engines: Continental O-470-L 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Donald R. Douglas
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: 64U, MIDDLETON, ID

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; seat: left

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 260° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 93 °F, dew point 50 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: BOI, 35 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19990729043189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990729043189A), Jul 29, 1999: Cessna 182, Homedale, ID, No damage. (-23) A non-licensed pilot was flying low over a farmer in his field and hit powerlines. The uncertificated a/c was substantially damaged/ the a/c continued…

## Other investigations on N5510B (1)

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.

- [NTSB OAK70F0132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70F0132), Sep 10, 1969: Cessna 182 (N5510B), Las Vegas, NV, destroyed

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.

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