On 11 Oct 2019, an Ayres S2R T34 operated by Souther Crop Spraying Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Willacoochee, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During an aerial application flight, the pilot struck power lines while circling to realign with a cotton field, then impacted a wooded area. The wing sustained substantial damage.
Accident Overview
A pilot conducting an aerial application flight reported that the airplane struck power lines while circling a field to realign with the cotton field. Following the power line strike, the airplane impacted a wooded area adjacent to the cotton field.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing. No other damage was specified.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Contributing factors
PilotEffect on operation
Related events
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