Accident Overview
The accident flight was the final leg of a series of flights conducted that day. During a preceding refueling, the fuel pump for the ground storage tank slowed and eventually stopped before the refueling was completed. The pilot stated that a preflight inspection of the aircraft was performed before departure.
Takeoff and Loss of Power
The takeoff run was described as normal. However, after becoming airborne, the aircraft experienced a loss of power. It touched down approximately 300 feet beyond the departure end of the runway.
Attempted Ground Loop and Runway Departure
The pilot attempted to execute a ground loop in an effort to keep the aircraft on the runway, but the maneuver proved unsuccessful. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway, coming to rest beyond the runway environment.
Post-Accident Findings
Following the accident, water was discovered in both the aircraft's fuel tanks and the storage facility tanks. No other specific causes for the loss of power were identified in the source.