| Crash location | 43.586944°N, 116.459722°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect. |
| Nearest city | Caldwell, ID
43.662938°N, 116.687360°W 12.5 miles away |
| Tail number | N81541 |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 29 Jul 2008 |
| Aircraft type | WSL PZL Mielec |
| Additional details: | None |
The Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that he discussed the accident with the pilot. The pilot indicated to the FAA inspector that he was conducting aerial application operations. He was flying over the field and going to pass below a power line. As he neared the power line, he noticed a vehicle on the road. The pilot gained altitude in order to provide separation between the airplane and the vehicle. As the airplane gained altitude, it collided with the power lines. The airplane then descended into the terrain. There were no mechanical anomalies reported with the airplane. At the time of this report, the pilot did not submit NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the Pilot Operator Report.
The pilot failed to maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was a vehicle.