Accident Overview
An agricultural airplane departed from a private airstrip en route to a field to be sprayed. Shortly after departure, the engine began to lose power.
Flight and Pilot Actions
The pilot reported that the aircraft felt nose-heavy and was unable to maintain airspeed or altitude. The pilot attempted to return to the departure airstrip but determined that it could not be reached. Consequently, the pilot initiated a forced landing to a cotton field. During the descent, the pilot did not dispense the chemical load.
Forced Landing and Impact
During the forced landing, the airplane struck a dirt berm and came to rest upright. The aircraft was not equipped with any recording devices that could provide additional information about the flight.
Investigation
The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined during the investigation. No other factors contributing to the event were identified.