N26UKBell 206B · 1975

The pilot reported that while performing aerial applications, the main rotor mast struck a wire. The helicopter became uncontrollable and it impacted a cornfield. He stated the sun was setting and he did not see the wire. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, tail boom, tail rotor blade, and main rotor blades.

The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.