At about 1130 Mountain time the airplane sustained substantial damage following an off-airport precautionary landing attempt during an aerial application flight. The Private pilot and sole occupant sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot subsequently reported that he was attempting to climb over a low ridge when the airplane encountered bad air and began to sink. The pilot stated he lowered the flaps and applied full power, however the airplane continued to sink and he elected to land the airplane in an effort to avoid approaching power lines. The airplane collided with terrain in a left-wing-low attitude, resulting in substantial damage.
June 12, 2005 in Geraldine, MT / Piper PA-25-260
At about 1130 Mountain time the airplane sustained substantial damage following an off-airport precautionary landing attempt during an aerial application flight. The Private pilot and sole occupant sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot subsequently reported that he was attempting to climb over a low ridge when the airplane encountered bad air and began to sink. The pilot stated he lowered the flaps and applied full power, however the airplane continued to sink and he elected to land the airplane in an effort to avoid approaching power lines. The airplane collided with terrain in a left-wing-low attitude, resulting in substantial damage....
Key Takeaways:
- An aerial application airplane sustained substantial damage and its pilot minor injuries during an off-airport precautionary landing attempt.
- The incident occurred when the aircraft encountered "bad air" and began to sink while attempting to climb over a low ridge.
- Despite applying full power and flaps, the pilot elected to land to avoid approaching power lines as the airplane continued to descend.
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