| Crash location | Unknown |
| Nearest city | Santa Barbara, CA
34.420831°N, 119.698190°W |
| Tail number | N8529C |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 22 Jan 1989 |
| Aircraft type | Robinson R22A |
| Additional details: | None |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE, PROPER AIRSPEED FOR THE REDUCED VISIBILITY, AND AN ADEQUATE VISUAL OUTLOOK TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH POWER TRANSMISSION CABLE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO FOG.