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:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage and its private pilot minor injuries after colliding with power lines during an emergency landing attempt.
- The pilot had previously notified air traffic control of an open canopy, necessitating an immediate return for landing.
- During the short final approach, the canopy appeared to separate, leading to the collision with power lines approximately 300 feet from the runway and the aircraft coming to rest inverted in a street.
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