Incident Overview
During an aerial application flight, the pilot had just completed his fourth pass spraying a field. While pulling up out of the field, the airplane's landing gear caught a power line. Despite being able to fly briefly, the pilot could not adequately control the aircraft and performed a forced landing in the same field.
Damage and Aftermath
The aircraft impacted the ground, resulting in damage to the engine, propeller, and landing gear. No other details about the aircraft or injuries were provided.
Pilot History
The pilot had experienced two additional accidents within the preceding year. Following his most recent accident, he verbally agreed to voluntarily surrender his aerial application operating certificate to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the FAA's request. As of the time of the report, the pilot had not yet surrendered his certificate.