Overview
An accident occurred involving an agricultural spray operation when the pilot became distracted by something inside the cockpit while descending over a field. The pilot had been calibrating the spray equipment at the time of the distraction.
Sequence of Events
The pilot reported that he was descending on a field while calibrating the spray equipment when he became distracted by something inside the cockpit. Shortly after, the airplane struck the terrain, causing vibration. The pilot then pulled the airplane back to an altitude of 200 feet above ground level and initiated a turn to fly toward a nearby road. As he entered the turn, the airplane descended rapidly and impacted the terrain for a second time.
Pilot Actions
After the first impact, the pilot regained control and climbed to 200 feet. He then turned the airplane toward a nearby road. During the turn, the airplane experienced a rapid descent and struck the terrain again. The pilot did not provide further details about the distraction or the events leading to the second impact.