At about 2003 Pacific time, the airplane sustained substantial damage when it struck power lines. The solo commercial pilot was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. According to local law enforcement, the pilot planned to fly to Las Vegas; however, due to darkness and being low on fuel, he diverted.
October 2, 2012, Beatty, Nev. Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee 180
At about 2003 Pacific time, the airplane sustained substantial damage when it struck power lines. The solo commercial pilot was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. According to local law enforcement, the pilot planned to fly to Las Vegas; however, due to darkness and being low on fuel, he diverted.…
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage and its solo commercial pilot was seriously injured after striking power lines.
- The pilot had diverted from his planned flight due to darkness and low fuel when the incident occurred.
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