What happened
During takeoff from a grass airstrip, a Cessna (type not specified) stalled while in the initial climb phase. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a cotton field. At the time of the accident, the pilot was transporting 150 gallons of chemicals for aerial application. Upon exiting the aircraft, the pilot observed that the wind conditions had shifted from a headwind to a tailwind.
The impact resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, the propeller, and the vertical and horizontal stabilizers. There were no injuries reported.
Findings
An investigation by an FAA Inspector revealed that the pilot was performing aerial application operations without holding a required agricultural operator certificate. The pilot noted that the accident could have been avoided by erecting a windsock to monitor wind direction or by carrying a lighter load of chemicals.