Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline during an aerial application operations.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The airplane impacted a powerline during an aerial application maneuver. The airplane sustained substantial wing and fuselage damage on impact with the powerline and terrain. The pilot reported that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions.
Source record
Factual narrative
The airplane impacted a powerline during an aerial application maneuver. The airplane sustained substantial wing and fuselage damage on impact with the powerline and terrain. The pilot reported that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions.