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N6792Q accident description

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Crash location 37.421667°N, 121.111667°W
Nearest city Patterson, CA
37.471600°N, 121.129656°W
3.6 miles away
Tail number N6792Q
Accident date 10 Jul 2008
Aircraft type Grumman Acft Eng G-164B
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

Near dawn, the pilot took off to perform an aerial application flight. While maneuvering over the designated field, the airplane collided with a pole. Thereafter, the pilot lost control of the airplane and crashed into the underlying field. The airplane was partially consumed by a post impact fire, and the pilot sustained a minor injury. The pilot and the operator reported that during the 10-minute-long flight no mechanical malfunction was experienced.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering.

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