May 27, 2001
Accident
Substantial Temecula, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather while operating under visual flight rules, his failure to maintain a cruising altitude sufficient to remain clear of power transmission wires, and his failure to maintain a visual lookout sufficient to see and avoid the power transmission wires.
NTSB LAX01LA205