Accident Overview
A pilot conducting takeoff and landing practice at a private crop dusting airstrip reported that the aircraft experienced an engine power loss during a go-around maneuver. The pilot, who had borrowed the airplane from his father, stated that the aircraft had no chemicals onboard. While attempting to fly over a building during the go-around, the engine lost power, forcing the pilot to land in an open field.
Sequence of Events
The pilot was practicing takes and landings using runway 09. On the go-around, as he tried to clear a building, the engine lost power. The aircraft subsequently stalled, touched down hard, bounced, and nosed over. The winds were from the southeast at 16 knots, and the density altitude was determined to be 5,600 feet.
Investigation Findings
The cause of the reported loss of engine power was not determined. No other factors were identified in the source material. The aircraft sustained damage consistent with a hard landing and nose-over, but specific damage items were not detailed in the report.