Incident Overview
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector reported discussing a recent accident with the pilot of an aerial application aircraft. The pilot stated that he was conducting aerial application operations over a field and intended to pass below a power line. As he approached the power line, he observed a vehicle on a nearby road. To maintain separation between the aircraft and the vehicle, the pilot initiated a climb. During this maneuver, the aircraft collided with the power lines and subsequently descended into the terrain.
Pilot Account and Inspection
The pilot provided this account to the FAA inspector. According to the inspector's report, no mechanical anomalies with the aircraft were reported. At the time of the report, the pilot had not submitted NTSB Form 6120.1/2 (Pilot/Operator Report).
Investigation Status
The FAA inspector's report documents the pilot's description of events. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operational specifics were provided in the source material. The investigation remains based on the pilot's account and the absence of reported mechanical issues.