Incident Overview
A pilot was conducting aerial spraying operations over a field when the aircraft struck transmission lines and trees, resulting in damage and a post-crash fire. The pilot reported minor burns.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, he was flying under two transmission lines while spraying a field. A thunderstorm was located approximately 2 to 3 miles away, and the air became rough. While crossing under the second wire on the third swath run, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind that raised the left wing. The left wing struck the lower wires. Subsequently, the right wing was damaged when the aircraft hit trees just beyond the transmission line at the edge of the field.
Aftermath
The pilot reported that by then the aircraft was almost unflyable, but he was able to land in a small field. Before stopping, the aircraft hit a fence and then began to burn. The pilot received only minor burns.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot sustained minor burns. The aircraft was damaged from impact with the wires, trees, and fence, and was consumed by fire after landing.