Accident Details
A pilot was preparing to spray a potato field with a mixture of water and 2 lbs of 'Blight-Out.' He made one observation pass over the field to check for obstructions and noted two sets of power lines: one on the east side of a road and one on the west side.
Pilot Actions
The pilot began his spray pass to the east. He reported that he 'fixated' on the top of a power line pole to establish the height of the wires. As he pulled up for the pole, he realized he was on the wrong side of the road. The west wires blended in with the wires on the east side of the road.
Collision and Crash
Because he had very little altitude, the pilot decided to fly underneath the power lines. The pilot stated that he collided with the power lines and crashed. The aircraft flipped inverted and skidded to a halt.