Accident Overview
An aircraft experienced a loss of power during a turn at approximately 150 feet above ground level (AGL) while executing a takeoff. The pilot reported that the aircraft subsequently stalled and impacted a cotton field located about one-quarter mile from the airport. The aircraft was carrying a load of 1,600 pounds of fertilizer at the time of the accident.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot, oil struck the windshield approximately three seconds before the power failure occurred. The pilot also stated that earlier recognition of the potential loss of power could have possibly prevented the accident. The specific cause of the power loss has not been determined.
Circumstances
The accident occurred during the takeoff phase, shortly after the aircraft initiated a turn. The pilot's account indicates a sudden power loss accompanied by oil contamination on the windshield. Despite the pilot's suggestion regarding earlier detection, the investigation did not establish a definitive reason for the power failure. The wreckage came to rest in a cotton field near the airport.