May 19, 1990
Accident
Destroyed CAPON BRIDGE, WV
Injuries2 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOTS OF THE DC-3, WHICH RESULTED IN THEIR FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE POWERLINES. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE OBSTRUCTION (TRANSMISSION WIRES), AND THE LACK OF VISUAL CUES FOR THE PILOTS.
NTSB BFO90FA046