Incident Overview
During a spraying operation conducted at dusk, the pilot of an agricultural aircraft was focused on avoiding damage to a non-target crop located across a road to the south of the field being sprayed. The pilot reported that an irrigation system in the field was oriented toward the southwest. As the aircraft began entering a northward swath, it collided with the irrigation equipment.
Damage and Subsequent Landing
Impact with the irrigation system resulted in damage to one propeller blade, the right main landing gear, and a wing. Following the collision, the pilot performed a landing within the field. Upon touchdown, the aircraft pitched forward onto its nose, coming to rest in that attitude.
Pilot Statement
In a post-incident statement, the pilot acknowledged that he should have taken additional time to survey the field before commencing the spraying operation. No further details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, or pilot identity.