Accident Overview
A commercial pilot with 9,000 flight hours was conducting aerial application operations when the airplane struck a power line. The aircraft had previously flown beneath electrical power lines before the left wing tip section made contact with the cables. The airplane then impacted the ground approximately 150 yards from the power lines.
Wreckage and Evidence
Following the accident, airplane debris was discovered beneath the power lines. Investigators noted scuff markings on the electrical cables, indicating contact with the aircraft. No post-impact fire was reported, and no eyewitnesses to the event were identified.
Pilot and Operational Context
The pilot held a commercial certificate and had logged 9,000 hours of flight time. The intended purpose of the flight was aerial application. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator were specified in the source.