Jul 16, 2007
Accident
Substantial New Hartford, MO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree line during the turn between aerial application passes. The low altitude, the downdraft encountered by the pilot, and the trees were contributing factors.
NTSB CHI07CA218