Accident Description
A pilot reported that his airplane stalled during initial climb after departing from a grass airstrip. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a cotton field. At the time, the pilot was carrying 150 gallons of chemicals for aerial application operations.
Pilot Statements
According to the pilot, after exiting the airplane, he observed that the wind had changed from a headwind to a tailwind. He stated that he should have erected a windsock or taken on a lighter load of chemicals. The pilot also noted that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Damage and Inspection
The accident resulted in substantial damage to both wings, the propeller, the fuselage, and the vertical and horizontal stabilizers. An FAA inspector determined that the pilot was engaged in aerial application operations without an agricultural operator certificate.