Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during an approach to land.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that while turning from the base leg to final approach, the airplane experienced a sudden loss of altitude and struck a powerline with the main landing gear. The airplane slowed until the wire broke. The pilot then pitched the nose of the airplane down and applied full power, regained control and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA26LA054 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 24, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Zanesville, Ohio
- Nearest airport
- Parr (42I)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 172
- N-number
- N7805G
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1970
- 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.