Accident Flight
According to the pilot, the preflight inspection, engine runup, and warm-up were all normal. The takeoff and initial climb proceeded without incident up to approximately 300 feet above ground level. At that point, the engine ceased operation without warning.
Forced Landing
Faced with a complete loss of engine power, the pilot executed a forced landing in a clover field located below the aircraft's position. The landing resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
Post-Accident Examination
Following the accident, the engine was removed and test-run on a test bench at speeds up to 2500 RPM. The only discrepancy noted during this test was that the engine ran roughly when operating on the left magneto. No other abnormalities were detected.