Accident Details
An aerial application student was practicing swaths over trees. The instructor, who was maintaining radio contact with the pilot from the ground, observed the airplane's wheels contact the trees as the pilot completed a turn around maneuver. Following the contact, the airplane descended through the trees, coming to rest in a nose-down vertical position.
Aircraft Examination
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined the airplane. The examination did not disclose any mechanical or structural anomalies. The specific aircraft type, registration, and operator were not identified in the report. No information regarding the date, time of day, weather, or location was provided. The source does not mention any injuries, fatalities, or damage extent.