Accident Details
The pilot reported that while conducting several swath runs over a field, he passed under a transmission line and over a power line that crossed the end of the field. During one run, the vertical stabilizer collided with the transmission line, sustaining damage.
Sequence of Events
After the collision, the pilot decided to land on a road to assess the damage. During the flare, the aircraft could not be controlled with the rudder. Subsequently, the aircraft went into a ditch.
Conclusion
The incident involved a collision with a transmission line leading to damage of the vertical stabilizer, followed by a loss of rudder control during an attempted road landing.