At about 1034 Pacific time, the airplane collided with wires, sustaining substantial damage. The private pilot suffered minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. Earlier, the pilot notified ATC the canopy was open, and he needed to return for landing immediately. While the airplane was on short final, the canopy appeared to separate. The airplane collided with power lines about 300 feet from the runways approach end and came to rest inverted in a street.
June 2, 2010, San Diego, Calif., Czech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser
At about 1034 Pacific time, the airplane collided with wires, sustaining substantial damage. The private pilot suffered minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- A private pilot sustained minor injuries after their airplane collided with power lines and came to rest inverted on short final.
- The incident occurred after the pilot notified air traffic control of an open canopy, which subsequently appeared to separate from the aircraft.
- The collision resulted in substantial damage to the airplane, despite prevailing visual flight conditions.
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