Incident Summary
After takeoff, as the aircraft climbed through an altitude of 550 feet above ground level, the engine experienced a loss of power. The pilot attempted to maneuver the aircraft back toward the airport to land on a taxiway, but the aircraft touched down on soft terrain near the taxiway. Upon touchdown, the nose landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to slide across the taxiway before coming to a stop.
Investigation Findings
The subsequent investigation revealed that the fuel cap on the right wing was not properly secured. Additionally, a considerable amount of fuel was present in the right fuel tank. It was also determined that the aircraft had been exposed to several severe rainstorms over the course of more than a month prior to the incident.
No other details were provided about the aircraft type, registration, or occupants.