Barrows BEARHAWK LSA N289EH

Summary

On 22 April 2019 at about 19:00 local time, a Barrows BEARHAWK LSA registered N289EH was involved in an accident near Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

22 April 2019 at 19:00

Classification

Accident

Location

Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States

Nearest airport

Holly Ridge/Topsail Island (N21)

Coordinates

34.4911, -77.5311

Aircraft

Barrows BEARHAWK LSA

Registration

N289EH

Category

Airplane

Year built

2012

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Fincastle → Holly Ridge

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA19LA157

1 person was seriously injured.

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during the visual approach.

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The pilot reported that, while on final approach for landing, the airplane impacted powerlines and collided with the ground, resulting in substantial damage. He stated that he knew of the powerlines, but stated that he had not checked the airport/facility directory, which noted the placement and height of the powerlines. Examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. A review of airport information revealed that the powerlines were located 50 ft from the runway threshold and were 60 ft tall. The accident is consistent with the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a known obstacle during the landing approach.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.