Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft lost power during gear retraction shortly after departing from Lynchburg Municipal Airport on Runway 21. The pilot did not detect yaw in either direction. When the airplane reached approximately 50 feet above ground, the control tower advised the pilot that vapor or smoke was trailing from the left engine. The pilot acknowledged the problem.
Flight and Forced Landing
The pilot subsequently planned and carried out a forced landing into trees at the departure end of Runway 21. Details of the aircraft's flight path or the pilot's specific actions during the emergency were not disclosed in the investigation source.
Post-Accident Examination
An FAA representative examined the wreckage and found large quantities of jet fuel throughout the aircraft's fuel system. The presence of jet fuel in all fuel system components was noted. No other abnormalities or damages were reported.
Fuel Service
Refueling of the aircraft immediately before the accident was performed by a lineman who had completed the General Aviation Manufacturers Association's Lineman Training Video Tape Program. The aircraft and fuel trucks were marked with appropriate placards in standard fashion. The lineman's experience and the proper marking of equipment were confirmed.
No additional information regarding the aircraft type, registration, occupant count, injuries, or environmental conditions was provided in the source.