Accident Overview
A rated pilot, enrolled in a training program for aerial application pilots, was involved in a collision with a stand of trees during a practice flight. The accident occurred while the pilot was conducting a routine swath run, dispensing water as part of the training exercise. According to the operator, the collision happened during the pullout phase of the swath run, after which the aircraft stalled. The pilot reported no mechanical issues with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight Details
The pilot was participating in a practice phase of flight training designed for aerial application operations. During the flight, the pilot was performing swath runs, a standard maneuver in aerial application that involves flying low and straight to disperse substances over a field. The aircraft was dispensing water at the time of the accident. The swath run ended with a pullout, during which the aircraft contacted a stand of trees. Following the collision, the aircraft stalled. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or pilot experience were provided.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident relies on information from the operator. The operator reported the sequence of events: the collision with trees during the swath run pullout and the subsequent stall. The pilot's statement indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The cause of the accident was not explicitly stated in the available information. The training program and the circumstances of the flight are under review as part of standard safety procedures.