Agricultural Airplane Overturns During Forced Landing After Engine Power Loss

Incident Overview

A commercial rated pilot was conducting an aerial application flight in a single-engine, reciprocating powered agricultural airplane. During an application run, the engine lost power. The pilot subsequently chose to perform a forced landing in a cotton field. Upon touchdown, the aircraft flipped over and came to rest in an inverted position.

Investigation Findings

Investigators examined the aircraft and engine but were unable to determine a reason for the loss of engine power. No other contributing factors were identified.

Conclusion

The accident sequence involved an engine power loss at low altitude during an application pass, leading to an off-field landing that resulted in the aircraft overturning. The specific cause of the power loss remains undetermined.