Accident Overview
The incident involved an agricultural aircraft departing from a private airstrip while carrying a load of chemicals. As the aircraft climbed through approximately 100 feet above ground level, the pilot initiated a reduction in power. Subsequently, the engine experienced a complete loss of power. The pilot promptly jettisoned the chemical cargo and executed a forced landing into a bean field. During the landing rollout, the aircraft's wheels encountered soft terrain, resulting in the aircraft nosing over.
Engine Examination
After the accident, an examination of the engine was performed to identify the cause of the power loss. The inspection discovered a minor crack on the #5 cylinder, located near the front spark plug hole. However, this crack was not considered sufficient to account for the total power loss. No other anomalies or malfunctions were detected that could explain the reported loss of engine power.
Findings
The investigation concluded that the reason for the engine power loss could not be determined from the available evidence. The aircraft sustained a nose-over due to the soft ground conditions encountered during the forced landing.