Incident Details
During an aerial application operation, the pilot reported that the engine failed. An emergency landing was attempted on rough terrain. The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the landing.
Investigation Findings
A post-accident investigation was conducted. Examination of the engine revealed a catastrophic failure of its internal components. The failure was attributed to oil starvation. However, due to the extensive internal damage, investigators could not determine the specific reason for the oil starvation. No other contributing factors were identified.
The investigation concluded that the oil starvation event could not be linked to a definitive cause given the condition of the engine. The aircraft was significantly damaged during the emergency landing, and the engine failure was confirmed to be due to oil starvation.