Accident Overview
An aircraft was involved in an accident during a flight over a field that was being sprayed. The aircraft collided with a low-hanging transmission wire, which prompted the pilot to initiate a forced landing. The subsequent landing was conducted in a plowed field.
Sequence of Events
According to the investigation source, the aircraft struck the transmission wire while flying over the field. After the collision, the pilot applied full power. However, the elevator had become damaged and locked up as a result of the wire strike. This malfunction caused the aircraft to experience uncontrolled excursions, including episodes of climbing, stalling, and diving. The pilot was ultimately able to reduce power and extend the flaps, which allowed for a landing at the bottom of one of these maneuvers.
Upon touchdown in the plowed field, the soft terrain caused the aircraft to nose over. The source does not specify the extent of damage to the aircraft or any injuries to occupants.
No probable cause was stated in the source.