Accident Overview
An accident occurred involving an agricultural aircraft during a spraying operation. The pilot was on his third spray pass of a small field. During the climbout following the pass, the aircraft collided with trees located at the perimeter of the field.
Pilot Commentary
The pilot provided a statement regarding the circumstances. He reported that there was a gusting tail wind at the time. He also noted that he was carrying a "substantial" load of pesticides. Additionally, the pilot stated that the airspeed was diminished due to the consecutive passes of the small field. He specifically stated that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure with the aircraft.
Accident Conditions
The aircraft was performing its third consecutive spray pass over the field. The collision occurred during the climbout phase. The pilot did not report any pre-impact mechanical issues.
Damage
The aircraft received damage from impact with trees.