Aerial Application Pilot Steers Into Corn to Avoid Collision

Incident Overview A pilot reported departing on an aerial application flight from the south end of a runway. The runway had a hill about midway that blocked the view of the north end. The pilot cleared for traffic and began the takeoff roll. As he approached the crest of the runway, he saw an airplane landing in front of him. To avoid a collision, he steered his airplane into corn near the runway. No aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or cause is stated in the source. The account is based solely on the pilot's report as provided in the official accident investigation source.