What happened
The pilot was conducting an aerial application mission when the aircraft engine suffered a partial loss of power. In response to this mechanical issue, the pilot executed a precautionary landing in a nearby field. The landing was performed with significant force, resulting in a hard impact.
The investigation
Mechanical examination revealed that the power loss was caused by a failure of the left magneto. This component failure prevented the engine from operating at full capacity, necessitating the emergency landing.
Findings
The accident was reported more than 60 days after the date of the occurrence. By the time of reporting, the airplane had already been disassembled, which limited the scope of further physical evidence collection. The primary causal factor remains the left magneto failure leading to partial loss of power.