Incident Overview
An aircraft engaged in an agricultural spray operation experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot, after pulling up to an altitude of 100 feet above ground level and executing a 90-degree turn, reported that the engine ceased to operate entirely. A forced landing was performed in a nearby soft wheat field. Following a roll of approximately 300 feet, the aircraft came to rest inverted.
Post-Inspection Findings
An inspection of the engine revealed that the number 6 cylinder had separated from its attachment point to the cylinder head. The separation occurred in the vicinity of an old crack, which had been present prior to the incident.
Subsequent Actions
No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or pilot injuries are available from the source. The investigation focused on the mechanical failure of the cylinder.