Incident Overview
A commercial pilot conducting an agriculture application flight collided with power lines, according to witness reports. The airplane was maneuvering from south to north, west of a canal, when the incident occurred.
Witness Accounts
One witness reported that the airplane was in a left turn when the upper (right) wing struck a series of high-tension power lines. After the impact, the wing collapsed back against the fuselage, and the airplane fell to the ground.
A second witness stated that the pilot had completed three passes over the area. Shortly after beginning the fourth pass, the witness heard a loud bang, which they described as similar to a large electrical transformer exploding.
Aircraft and Operations
The aircraft was being used for agricultural application, a common practice involving low-level flight over fields. The specific type, registration, and other details of the aircraft were not disclosed in the initial reports.
Aftermath
The collision resulted in structural failure of the wing and the aircraft descending to the ground. No information has been released regarding the status of the pilot or any injuries.