Incident Overview
An agricultural aircraft sustained substantial damage after its right wing struck a telephone pole during an aerial application operation. The pilot reported being temporarily blinded by the sun while maneuvering.
Pilot's Account
According to the pilot, the airplane was in a left bank turning toward the east when the sun directly impaired his vision. He stated, "as I was watching thru the satloc, [I] saw one pole pass under [the] right wing, then one under [the] left, so [I] pushed down." Shortly thereafter, the right wing contacted a third telephone pole.
Outcome
Following the wing strike, the airplane impacted the ground and came to rest inverted. No further details about injuries or damage beyond the wing contact were provided in the initial report.