Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while on final approach to land.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that while on final approach at night, he impacted power lines he did not see about 1.5 miles from the approach end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder, left wing, and left flap. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN23LA271 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 30, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Siloam Springs, Arkansas
- Nearest airport
- Smith Field (SLG)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Cessna 172N
- N-number
- N739GU
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1978
- 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.