The airplane collided with a power line and impacted terrain about -mile short of the airport at about 1440 Pacific time. The airplane was substantially damaged. The solo private pilot was killed. Visual conditions prevailed. According to preliminary information, a piece of wire cable was found wrapped around the airplanes left main landing gear. The airplane came to rest in a field about 300 feet from the power line.
December 10, 2008, Lompoc, Calif., Cessna 172
The airplane collided with a power line and impacted terrain about -mile short of the airport at about 1440 Pacific time. The airplane was substantially damaged. The solo private pilot was killed. Visual conditions prevailed. According to preliminary information, a piece of wire cable was found wrapped around the airplanes left main landing gear. The airplane came to rest in a field about 300 feet from the power line.
Key Takeaways:
- A private pilot was killed when their airplane collided with a power line and impacted terrain approximately half a mile short of the airport, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft.
- Preliminary information suggests a piece of wire cable was found wrapped around the airplane's left main landing gear, indicating a collision with the power line.
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