Accident Details
According to the pilot's report, the engine began to experience intermittent power loss—described as "popping"—shortly after completing a spray run and turning back toward the field. The power loss progressed until the engine went dead entirely. The pilot executed a forced landing in the open cotton field that was being sprayed. During the landing, the aircraft encountered soft terrain, causing it to flip over and come to rest inverted.
Engine Examination
A post-accident examination of the engine was conducted. The inspection revealed that the exhaust rocker arm on the #3 cylinder had broken approximately two-thirds of the way around the assembly. No further anomalies were noted in the examination report.
No other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, occupants, injuries, or environmental conditions were provided in the source material.