Incident Overview
A pilot conducting an aerial application flight reported an incident that occurred during the first spray pass over a cornfield. The pilot misjudged the distance between the airplane and a metering loop pole. Consequently, the right wing of the airplane struck the pole, sustaining damage.
Post-Impact Actions
Following the impact, the pilot decided to land in order to evaluate the extent of the damage to the aircraft. The subsequent landing was reported as uneventful, with no further issues during the descent or touchdown.
Mechanical Condition
The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident. The aircraft was operating as expected until the collision with the pole.
Conclusion
The incident was solely attributed to the pilot's misjudgment of distance during the spray pass, leading to the wing striking a fixed object on the ground.