The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
— NTSB Determination
The pilot was spraying a cotton field at an altitude of approximately 2 to 3 feet agl when the engine lost power. The pilot added "some flaps" and landed straight ahead in a sandy cotton field. During the rollout, the pilot noticed a ditch coming up in front of him. The pilot applied hard braking, and subsequently the airplane came to rest on its nose. The reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.
The pilot was spraying a cotton field at an altitude of approximately 2 to 3 feet agl when the engine lost power. The pilot added "some flaps" and landed straight ahead in a sandy cotton field. During the rollout, the pilot noticed a ditch coming up in front of him. The pilot applied hard braking, and subsequently…
The accident on 2002-09-17 involved a Cessna 188A, registration N9943G, operated by Elk Creek Spraying Service, at Vincent, TX.
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
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