Aerial Application Stall During Gust Encounter

Incident Overview and Pilot Report During an aerial application maneuver, the pilot reported encountering a strong gust of wind. According to the pilot's account, the airplane subsequently stalled. The pilot stated that he was unable to fly into ground effect to regain airspeed and lift. The aircraft ultimately impacted a fence row ditch. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight. The source does not provide the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or a formal cause determination beyond the pilot's report of a stall following a gust.