Witnesses said the plane almost brushed the corn tops… terrifying.
Ag flying is all about split-second decisions.
This wreckage shows the aircraft did its job. It was the environment.
Even tiny equipment glitches can make a huge difference up there.
Fire, power lines, skidding across the road… nightmare scenario.
Respect to all ag pilots facing these extreme hazards every day.
So much skill… still doesn’t remove the danger.
The community losing power from a pilot crash… unheard of.
Mental math mid-flight while dodging wires? Unreal stress.
Wire strike on right wing… textbook NTSB evidence.
Ag pilots are unsung heroes with one of the riskiest jobs out there.