Incident Overview
On the first flight of the day, an agricultural aircraft experienced a complete loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. The pilot reported that the engine failed seconds after becoming airborne, leaving insufficient altitude and speed to jettison the load of dry fertilizer.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft subsequently stalled and touched down in a three-point attitude, resulting in a hard landing. The impact caused the aircraft to bounce, after which it nosed over onto its back and came to rest in a wheat field approximately 200 yards from the takeoff point.
Post-Incident Findings
During post-incident inspection, the pilot discovered water in a fuel sump and in the carburetor. The pilot believed the water originated from ground support equipment used to fuel the aircraft. However, the source of the water was not verified during the investigation.
Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage from the overturn. Specific damage items were not detailed in the source.