Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during the spray pass.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot was conducting an aerial application flight when the airplane impacted a power line at the start of a spray pass. Following the collision, the airplane impacted an agricultural field which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and both sets of wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.