What happened
The incident occurred while an agricultural application airplane was engaged in routine crop dusting operations. During one of the standard application turns, the aircraft collided with overhead wires. Although the wires were unmarked, they were known to the pilot operating the aircraft at the time.
Following the impact, the pilot successfully egressed the airplane without requiring any external assistance. The force of the collision and subsequent events resulted in a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the aircraft.
The investigation
A thorough inspection was conducted after the crash to determine the mechanical status of the airplane prior to the incident. No mechanical discrepancies were noted by the pilot during flight, nor were any found during the post-crash inspection of the wreckage.
Findings
The primary factor in this accident was the collision with unmarked wires. The lack of marking on the wires contributed significantly to the severity of the outcome, leading to the total loss of the aircraft. The pilot's ability to exit the plane safely prevented any injuries or fatalities from occurring.