Accident Details
The aircraft crashed during a forced landing after the engine quit. The pilot reported that he had been flying in the local area and came in to practice touch-and-go landings. During the second takeoff, the engine missed. The pilot landed and performed a magneto check, then attempted another takeoff. At about 150 feet AGL, the engine lost 400 RPM and then quit.
Witness Accounts
Two witnesses stated that they thought the engine was running badly before the last takeoff. Their observations corroborated the pilot's account of engine trouble.
Post-Accident Examination
After the accident, the engine was examined. Water was found in the fluid drained from the carburetor bowl and the fuel strainer. The source of the water contamination was not specified.
Pilot Medical Information
The pilot stated that he held a medical certificate dated January 1983. However, the FAA's records branch in Oklahoma City reported that their most recent medical certificate on file for him was from 1973.