Accident Overview
A single-engine agricultural airplane was involved in a collision with a cotton trailer during an aerial application flight. The accident occurred while the pilot was maneuvering the aircraft to fly under power transmission lines. During this maneuver, the airplane struck a parked cotton trailer, causing it to lose directional control and consequently impact the ground.
Pilot Information
The pilot held a commercial certificate and had accumulated 1,296 total flight hours. According to the operator, the pilot sustained a concussion during the accident and was unable to recall the events of the flight. The operator also noted that the pilot had previously been flying a 680-horsepower turbine-powered airplane and had recently transitioned to a 300-horsepower airplane, which was considered a contributing factor to the accident.
Eyewitness Account
An eyewitness reported observing the airplane perform a turn to reverse direction before losing sight of the aircraft prior to the impact. The eyewitness additionally stated that the engine sounded "normal" during the observed portion of the flight.
Aircraft Condition
No anomalies with the aircraft were reported prior to the accident.