Incident Overview
The pilot of a Maule M-7 planned to land in an open field to visit an acquaintance at a nearby ranch. Upon arriving in the area of the ranch, the pilot performed a low pass over the proposed landing site to verify that it was a safe field for touchdown.
Sequence of Events
During the low pass, the pilot was focused on examining the landing surface and did not see powerlines until it was too late to avoid them. The pilot attempted to fly under the wires but made contact with the lower powerline. The aircraft was then pulled down into the terrain.
Aircraft and Location Details
The aircraft involved was a Maule M-7. The incident occurred at an unspecified location near a ranch. No further details about the aircraft registration, operator, or exact date were provided.
Outcome
The source does not specify the extent of damage to the aircraft or any injuries to the occupants. The report solely describes the sequence of the low pass, contact with the powerline, and subsequent impact with the ground.