American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC N254AC accident near Lago Vista, Texas

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to see and avoid the power lines.

NTSB analysis

A witnesses in the area reported seeing an airplane matching the description of the accident airplane flying near the accident site at a low altitude over water. A camera mounted to the airplane captured the accident flight. The video footage depicted the airplane flying low near terrain up until the collision with a power line. The video did not depict any abrupt maneuvers before the accident, thus, the pilot likely did not see the wires. The airplane impacted the ground and a postimpact fire ensued. An examination of the airframe, engine, and related systems revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunction or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN14FA448 for the full record.