Incident Overview
An aerial application aircraft collided with a power line during a spraying operation. The incident occurred while the airplane was performing north-south swath runs over a field. On the pass where the collision took place, the aircraft was flying northward and contacted a power line located at an estimated height of 50 feet above ground level.
Witness Accounts
According to witnesses at the scene, the airplane had made several previous passes under the same power line without incident. These witnesses reported seeing the aircraft fly beneath the line on earlier runs. The collision occurred on a subsequent northbound pass, when the aircraft struck the power line.
Damage and Debris
Examination of the accident site revealed that a 2-foot-long section from the outboard portion of the right wing had separated from the main wreckage. This piece was discovered in the vicinity of the power lines. The rest of the aircraft sustained further damage consistent with the impact and subsequent ground contact.
Additional Information
No further details regarding the aircraft, its operator, or any occupants are available from the official source. The investigation is ongoing, and no probable cause has been determined at this time.