What happened
During an agricultural application flight, the pilot attempted to take off but encountered difficulties approximately two feet above the ground. While attempting to gain airspeed, the pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft, which caused the airplane to settle back onto the runway.
The aircraft was reportedly operating near its maximum gross weight at the time of the incident. In an effort to avoid a dry canal bed located near the departure end of the runway, the pilot maintained power and pulled back on the control stick. This maneuver caused the airplane to contact a ditch and subsequently enter a bean field, where it underwent a ground loop.
The pilot reported experiencing crosswinds and gusts reaching 15 knots during the takeoff attempt. The pilot also noted that the aircraft was overloaded for the existing field conditions. No mechanical issues were reported with the aircraft following the event, and the pilot was not injured.