Accident Details
During a local aerial application flight, the airplane struck the ground in a 35-degree right bank and 20-degree nose-down attitude. After impact, it slid approximately 100 feet through a sugar cane field. The accident site was located about three-quarters of a mile east of a field the pilot had just finished spraying and approximately three miles south of a second field intended for spraying.
Investigation Findings
No witnesses were present at the time of the accident. Post-accident examination of the airplane and its systems revealed no evidence of pre-impact failure or malfunction. An autopsy performed on the pilot found inconclusive evidence of liver and spleen enlargement, as well as mild atherosclerosis of the aorta and arteries.
Propeller and Systems
The investigation did not indicate any mechanical or system-related issues that could have contributed to the accident. The airplane's propeller and all other components were examined without identifying any anomalies.
Conclusion
The official investigation did not specify a probable cause for the accident. The absence of pre-impact failures and the limited information from the autopsy leaves the circumstances of the event unclear.