Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during a positioning flight, about 500 ft, he was flying along a highway, and the airplane struck transmission wires. He added that he turned back to the departure airport and landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
According to an employee of the power company, the struck transmission wires were about 93 to 100 ft above the ground.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA371 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 24, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Morgan, Utah
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Aero Commander CALLAIR A 9
- N-number
- N7662V
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1967
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Positioning
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.