Incident Overview
A pilot engaged in aerial application of malathion on cotton for the USDA Boll Weevil Eradication Program was involved in an accident during the second application flight of the day. Electrical transmission wires crossed over the western end of the field being sprayed.
Sequence of Events
According to USDA monitors positioned adjacent to the field, the pilot had maintained radio contact with them and had not reported any problems or difficulties. Approximately 14 swath runs had been completed when the monitors observed the pilot pull up late. The aircraft then collided with one of the static wires that topped the electrical transmission lines. Following the collision, the airplane impacted the ground and burned.
Additional Details
The monitors stated that the pilot had not identified any issues prior to the accident. The specific aircraft type, registration, and further details regarding occupants or injuries are not included in the available information.