Helicopter Aerial Application Accident Involving Power Line Strike

Incident Overview During an aerial application flight, a helicopter made contact with a power line that was positioned perpendicular to the direction of the spray run. The collision with the wire led to a subsequent ground impact, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft's fuselage. ## Pilot Statement The pilot indicated that he was aware of the power line's presence. However, he stated that his attention was diverted by horses located near the field, which contributed to the incident. ## Damage Assessment The wire strike and the following ground impact caused significant structural damage to the fuselage. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location were provided in the source material.