Incident Overview
According to a statement from the pilot, the accident occurred while he was conducting aerial application. During the flight, the airplane struck power lines along its route. The pilot subsequently performed a forced landing to an open field.
Damage Assessment
An FAA inspector who traveled to the accident site documented the damage. The fuselage was buckled between the cabin and the empennage. The upper portion of the rudder had separated from the vertical stabilizer. Additionally, the outboard portion of the right wing was crushed, torn, and bent aft.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. No other information regarding the circumstances of the event was provided.