What happened
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase of flight for a turboprop agricultural aircraft. Shortly after departure, while the airplane was at an altitude of approximately 120 feet above ground level (AGL), the engine developed a compressor stall. This mechanical event resulted in a complete loss of power.
In response to the sudden power failure, the pilot attempted to level the aircraft. However, the airplane impacted soft terrain and nosed over upon landing. The impact caused damage to the airframe, though specific details regarding the extent of the structural damage were not provided in the source documentation.
The investigation
Investigative efforts focused on determining the root cause of the compressor stall and the subsequent loss of power. Examination of the event revealed that the mechanical failure occurred early in the flight profile. Despite the investigation, the specific technical reason for the compressor stall could not be determined from the available evidence.
Findings
The primary finding relates to the unexplained nature of the engine failure. The compressor stall and the associated loss of power were the critical factors leading to the accident sequence. No other contributing mechanical or environmental factors were identified in the source text.