Helicopter Collision with Utility Pole During Agricultural Spraying

Incident Overview and Operational Context The accident occurred while the pilot was conducting agricultural operations, specifically spraying water on a field to wash the hopper tank in preparation for the next load of chemicals. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location. ## Sequence of Events During the second pass over the field, the pilot encountered a wire that ran perpendicular to the flight path. To clear the obstacle, the pilot attempted to descend beneath the wire at an altitude of approximately 5 feet. ## Impact and Outcome The pilot reported that the outer end of one main rotor blade struck a pole associated with the wire. Following the strike, the helicopter hit the ground and rolled over. The source does not provide a formal probable cause determination.