Incident Overview
A private airstrip was the scene of a collision during the departure of a crop-dusting aircraft. The aircraft, loaded with chemicals, was in the process of departing when it struck an automobile.
Events Leading to the Collision
A farm worker and his son drove onto the airstrip while the aircraft was departing. The farm worker and his son were subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The aircraft was committed to flight at the time of the incident.
Aircraft Maneuvers and Damage
As the aircraft departed, it rotated prematurely. It then struck the top of the automobile. The impact caused the aircraft to lose its right spray boom, elevator, and horizontal stabilizer.