What happened
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot of the aircraft experienced a partial power loss and a reduction in climb airspeed. In an attempt to manage the situation, the pilot leveled the airplane's attitude, which allowed the aircraft to regain its original climb speed.
Following this stabilization, the pilot decided to divert the flight to a cross runway. However, while performing the turn toward the runway, the pilot reported a further loss of engine power. Due to the continued degradation of performance, the decision was made to land on a grassy strip situated between a ditch and a cornfield.
Upon touchdown on the grassy surface, the aircraft's right main landing gear dropped into a ditch, causing the component to break off from the airframe. The occupants were not injured during the incident.