Accident Details
The accident occurred during an agricultural spraying operation when the pilot attempted to spray a field for the first time. Before beginning, the pilot observed powerlines along a road and poles on both sides of a creek, but assumed all lines followed the road. He was unaware that a powerline crossed the narrow field he intended to spray.
Sequence of Events
The first swath run was initiated by crossing over a bluff. As the pilot began spraying, he suddenly saw the powerline crossing the field and dove to avoid a collision. According to reports, there was insufficient altitude to recover from this maneuver. The aircraft subsequently struck the ground, and the landing gear collapsed into the wings and fuselage.
Post-Impact Condition
The impact caused the gear to collapse into the wings and fuselage. No further details regarding the aircraft or operational conditions are provided in the source.