Flight Sequence
The pilot departed from an agricultural airstrip with the aircraft carrying a heavy load. The reported elevation at the location was 3,338 feet, and the temperature was 87 degrees. After becoming airborne, the aircraft climbed to an altitude of approximately 45 feet above ground level, at which point the pilot initiated a right turn.
Engine Issues
During the turn, the pilot noticed that the engine was running roughly and that manifold pressure had decreased. The cause of the roughness and pressure loss was not specified.
Avoidance Maneuver
To avoid a line of poles, the pilot increased the bank angle of the aircraft. Simultaneously, the pilot attempted to lower the flaps and dump the load carried by the aircraft.
Ground Impact
Before the flaps could be fully lowered or the load released, the aircraft collided with the ground. No further details about the impact or subsequent events were provided.