Accident Summary
An agricultural aircraft experienced a takeoff accident after departing from a 2,000-foot airstrip with a tailwind. The pilot had loaded the airplane with 2,000 pounds of sulfate and topped off the fuel tanks before beginning the takeoff roll. During the roll, the pilot realized insufficient airspeed and applied full available power, but the remaining runway length was inadequate to abort the takeoff and stop safely. The airplane then struck a berm at the end of the airstrip, becoming airborne for a short distance. The pilot subsequently executed a forced landing in a rice field, during which the aircraft nosed over and came to rest inverted.
Pilot Statement
The pilot acknowledged that he should have assessed the aircraft's weight, wind direction, and density altitude in relation to its performance capabilities prior to the takeoff. He further reported that no preimpact failures or malfunctions of the airplane or engine occurred that would have prevented normal operation.
Damage Assessment
The wings and empennage sustained substantial damage as a result of the accident sequence.