Incident Overview
A pilot conducting an agricultural application flight reported that after taking off from an airstrip approximately one mile from the field being treated, the aircraft began to settle during a turn-around following the second swath run. The pilot dumped the chemical load in an attempt to mitigate the settling, but the aircraft continued to descend and ultimately impacted the ground.
Environmental Conditions
The turn-around maneuver was performed beside a butte, where the pilot reported encountering 'bad air.' The calculated density altitude at the time and location of the accident was approximately 5,000 feet. No further weather details were provided.
Aircraft and Engine Status
The pilot stated that there was no malfunction of the aircraft or its engine. The exact aircraft type, registration, and engine configuration were not specified in the report.