What happened
Following the completion of several routine spraying operations during the late afternoon, the flight crew opted to transport an unauthorized passenger, identified as a worker from a nearby state farm. During the subsequent flight, while operating at a low altitude, the pilot-in-command attempted a maneuver involving a turn. This action caused the aircraft to enter a stall, leading to a sudden descent and impact with the ground. The collision resulted in a post-crash fire.
Findings
- The accident involved an unauthorized passenger on board the aircraft.
- The crash occurred during a low-altitude turn.
- The primary factor in the accident was that the aircraft entered a stall during the maneuver.
- The incident resulted in two fatalities among the crew and one injury to the passenger.