Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire during final approach to landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during the turn from base to final, the left wing struck a wire and the airplane rotated and hit the ground. The airplane's wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation. He also stated that he should have maintained clearance from the obstructions.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN20CA391 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 11, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Ozark, Arkansas
- Nearest airport
- Byrd'S Backcountry Airstrip (51AR)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Champion 8GCBC
- N-number
- N81BH
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2011
- 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.