Accident Sequence
Shortly after takeoff from runway 29L, the engine began to lose power. The pilot initiated a turn back to the airport. When the engine subsequently quit, the aircraft struck trees and bushes approximately 350 feet short of runway 11L.
Investigation Findings
A teardown of the engine and fuel injector system was conducted. The investigation revealed that the fuel injector for the number 5 cylinder was completely plugged, and the injector for the number 6 cylinder was 50% blocked. The last annual inspection was performed on October 7, 1983, and there was no evidence that the fuel injectors had been cleaned at that time or subsequently.