| Crash location | 47.226111°N, 117.621389°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 | Garfield, WA
47.007949°N, 117.141007°W 27.2 miles away |
| Tail number | N7928W |
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| Accident date | 15 Feb 2015 |
| Aircraft type | Piper PA28 - 180 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that while conducting a low-level sightseeing flight, he inadvertently collided with an unmarked power line with the airplane's left wing. The pilot subsequently made a precautionary landing in a field without further incident. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot did not maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering at a low altitude.