Incident Overview
On the third leg of a cross-country flight, the pilot was on final approach to Runway 27. The sun was directly in the pilot's eyes, obscuring visual cues. The pilot stated that he first saw a set of power lines when they were approximately 25 feet ahead of the aircraft.
Sequence of Events
Upon sighting the wires, the pilot attempted to descend below them. However, the nose of the aircraft struck the bottom set of wires. The impact caused the airplane to pitch down, and it subsequently impacted the ground about 75 feet from the wires.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported the sun's position as a factor in the delayed detection of the power lines. No other details regarding aircraft type, registration, or injuries were provided in the investigation report.