Colorado Aviation Accidents & Incidents
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2310 Total Accidents
425 Fatal
816 Fatalities
1982-2026
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Minor/None
Grand Junction, Colorado
NTSB Narrative
The pilot reported that, while maneuvering through a canyon at low altitude, the left wing struck a power line that he did not see. The airplane subsequently collided with terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1. The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering through a canyon.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1. The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering through a canyon.
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NTSB Findings
- Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Monitoring environment-Pilot - C
- Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
- Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Wire-Effect on operation - C
Details
| NTSB Report | GAA19CA262 |
| Aircraft | Cub Crafters CARBON CUB EX |
| Registration | N56XC |
| Damage | SUBS |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Location | 38.9644, -108.6528 |
