Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during low-altitude maneuvering.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight he was spraying a mature wheat field along north facing hillsides. As the pilot finished his last pass he flew west along the steep hillsides. A strong gust of wind struck the airplane and the left wing dropped into the wheat. Subsequently, the airplane spun and cartwheeled in the wheat field before coming to a rest; the fuselage and empennage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA410