Accident Overview
A pilot conducting an aerial application flight took off shortly before dawn. While maneuvering over the designated field, the airplane struck a pole. The collision caused the pilot to lose control, and the aircraft subsequently impacted the field below. A post-impact fire partially consumed the airplane. The pilot reported a minor injury.
Pilot and Operator Reports
Both the pilot and the operator stated that no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies were experienced during the approximately 10-minute flight leading up to the accident.
Investigation Details
The investigation focused on the circumstances of the pole strike and the subsequent loss of control. No further causal factors were identified in the available source material.