Probable cause
The operation of an airplane by a noncertificated pilot and his failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during the landing approach.
NTSB analysis
The noncertificated pilot was aware that there were two power lines that he needed to clear during the approach to his private airstrip. He stated that he thought he had cleared both power lines during the approach, when in fact he had only cleared one. He attempted remedial action when he saw the second power line; however, the tailwheel contacted the power line and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12LA417 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 29, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- New Iberia, Louisiana
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built Challenger II
- N-number
- N16665
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.