What happened
While engaged in herding cattle, the pilot of the aircraft performed several low-altitude maneuvers. According to witnesses near the accident site, the pilot executed a maneuver involving diving toward the cattle and pulling up at a sharp angle. This specific maneuver was observed twice. Following the second maneuver, the pilot initiated a 360-degree turn. Upon completing the turn with wings level, the aircraft struck a series of power transmission lines located directly ahead of the aircraft's path. The impact with the lines was followed by a collision with the terrain.
The investigation
A post-accident examination and teardown of the airframe and engine were conducted. The investigation revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunction or failure prior to the impact.