On June 10, 1987, a Grumman G-164 (registration N585Y) operated by Reeds Flying Service was involved in an aviation accident near Ruleville, MS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an agricultural swath run after takeoff, a pilot reported slow climb, lowered the nose to gain airspeed, then landed in a field to avoid trees. The aircraft nosed over upon touchdown and came to rest inverted, with no engine failure.
Accident Overview
While maneuvering the aircraft for a swath run after takeoff, the pilot reported that it was slow to climb. In an attempt to increase airspeed, the pilot lowered the nose. Realizing that the aircraft would not clear trees located ahead of the flight path, the pilot elected to land in a nearby field.
Landing and Outcome
Upon touchdown on the main landing gear, the aircraft nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot stated that there was no engine failure or malfunction during the event. The pilot further indicated that the accident could have been prevented by dumping the load of chemical prior to the landing.
Pilot Statement
The pilot explicitly noted that the accident could have been avoided if the chemical load had been jettisoned. No other contributing factors were identified by the pilot, and the aircraft experienced no mechanical issues.