Accident Details
The pilot reported that he was conducting agricultural spraying operations in a helicopter when the accident occurred. He stated that he was performing a final "trim" pass along the northern boundary of the field, heading west into the afternoon sun.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, as he completed the pass, he looked down at the spray boom to verify that the nozzles were shut off. When he looked back up, he saw wires crossing his path and the helicopter made contact with them. Following the wire strike, the helicopter became uncontrollable and impacted the field in a nose-low attitude.
Pilot Statement
The pilot made no mention of any pre-impact difficulties with the helicopter in his statement. The report does not specify the helicopter type, registration, operator, location, date, time of day beyond afternoon, or details of any injuries or damage.