Introduction
A commercial pilot, who had accumulated 1,034 hours of flight time, departed from an airport to conduct an agricultural application flight. The aircraft was loaded with fertilizer for the operation.
Flight Details
During the initial climb, the pilot initiated a left turn. Shortly thereafter, the airplane encountered a tailwind. According to the pilot, the aircraft began to "settle," indicating a loss of altitude.
Incident
As the airplane continued to settle, the pilot determined that insufficient altitude remained to arrest the descent rate before ground impact. Consequently, the pilot elected to perform a forced landing into a nearby cornfield.
Outcome
The forced landing resulted in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest in an inverted position. The pilot was able to egress from the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. An automated weather reporting station at the departure airport recorded the local temperature at 93 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of the incident.