*** Final Report ***
N42590 Air Tractor AT-602 Beaumont Texas 14 JUN 2022
1 No Injury
Pilot Flight Time: 24000 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1500 hours (Total, this make and model)
The pilot reported that while maneuvering the airplane to set a starting line for aerial application to a field, the airplane’s right main landing gear struck a power line pole. The pilot immediately returned to the airport. Upon landing, the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. The pilot did not report any preaccident failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Probable Cause and Findings:
Failure to maintain clearance from a power line pole while preparing for a low-level aerial application pass.
