Incident Overview
The pilot of an agricultural aircraft reported that while conducting spraying operations, weather conditions began to deteriorate. In response, he decided to return to his private airstrip.
Loss of Control
During the return flight, lightning struck in close proximity to the aircraft. This resulted in the pilot losing outside visual references. The airplane subsequently descended out of control and impacted the ground.
Final Moments
Just prior to impact, the pilot was able to level the wings of the airplane. No further details were provided by the pilot regarding the incident.
Investigation
No probable cause was stated in the available source material. The report does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, time of day, weather characterization, injuries, or damage.